What We Do

Program Overview

Ubuntu Center for Peace is working to bring people living with psychological traumas and common mental conditions- most of which result from genocide, mass killings, domestic and sexual violence, natural disasters, and displacement to a more flourishing life through an evidence-based, scalable model.

Trauma is a major driver of disorders such as PTSD, depression, anxiety, and substance dependence, which together account for a significant share of the global disease burden yet remain severely underfunded and stigmatized, especially in low-resource settings.

In Rwanda, more than 2 million people—about one in five—live with mental health disorders, most commonly depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Poor mental health both results from and reinforces poverty, inequality, poor health, and limited education, reducing individuals’ ability to work, learn, and participate fully in society. Expanding access to mental health support is therefore not only a health priority but also a pathway to stronger communities, improved livelihoods, and better outcomes for families.