Families have to be supported to overcome emotional anguish and/or psychological distress before they can meaningfully engage in productive activity. We believe that poverty, social strife, HIV/AIDS, disasters, conflicts and gender-based violence impacts greatly on the social and emotional wellbeing of individuals and thus inhibits their ability to participate in mainstream development processes.

Only when individuals are supported to acquire the right frame of mind, manage past trauma and assuage any feelings of distress, are they able to co-exist peacefully and lead meaningful and productive lives.