A safe place to talk is the first step to healing…

PEARLS is the Program to Encourage Active and Rewarding Lives, which originated in the Unites States. The initiative aims to bring mental health care into local communities. In Rwanda, people of all ages have `burdens to bear, originating from the reality of living in poverty as well as the painful history of our country. We want to improve access for people to deal with these hardships.

We are looking to launch the PEARLS program at SACOLA by training individuals as counsellors who can help the local community in their home settings. Counsellors receive the greatest degree and depth of training and are trained by those closely involved in PEARLS research and technical assistance activities. The training includes a dynamic balance of didactic instruction, demonstration sessions, group discussion and practice exercises. The through in-depth conceptual explanations, skill building and in-person constructive feedback from PEARLS experts during the interactive elements of PEARLS Training, allows individuals to become proficient in conducting PEARLS.

This type of training and proficiency will bring a service to local communities which is in desperate need. By donating to this cause, you can help fund the training of one of our counsellors.