The Story Behind Hamboi MindCare

An idea, a purpose, and a journey still unfolding.

Where It All Began

My name is Abiodun Abdulhameed Abolarinwa, and I’m the founder of Hamboi MindCare, a youth-led mental health awareness initiative for teenagers.

I started building Hamboi MindCare when I was 15. I wanted to use technology and creativity to make mental health conversations easier and help young people, especially in Nigeria and across Africa, access useful information and support.

Now, at 16, I’m still learning, growing, and finding new ways to turn that idea into something meaningful.

I don't have everything figured out, but I believe in what I'm building, and I'm committed to seeing how far it can go.

More Than an Idea

My journey with Team Nigeria at the FIRST Global Challenge has also shaped who I am today.

In 2025, our team earned a bronze medal for the Dr. Mae Jemison Award for International Unity. In 2026, we achieved another milestone, winning a bronze medal in Engineering Documentation.

These experiences taught me the value of teamwork, persistence, and learning through challenges. They reminded me that progress isn’t always easy, but every step can teach you something valuable.

Robotics and mental health awareness are two different journeys, but both inspire me to learn, create, and contribute to something bigger than myself.

The Vision Ahead

Today, Hamboi MindCare is growing through educational articles, digital resources, and efforts to make mental health conversations easier for young people.

My goal is to build a trusted youth-led initiative that helps teenagers access reliable information and find appropriate support when they need it. I believe awareness matters, but professional mental health care cannot be replaced by a website or AI tool.

There’s still a lot to learn and build, but I’m committed to the journey.

This is Hamboi MindCare: an idea that started when I was 15, a purpose I’m pursuing at 16, and a journey that continues.

— Abiodun Abdulhameed Abolarinwa
Founder, Hamboi MindCare

Hamboi MindCare provides mental health awareness and educational resources. It does not replace professional diagnosis, treatment, or care.