At the heart of our work is the intention to create awareness and earn sincere buy-in from local communities towards mental wellness outcomes at the grassroots level. We also aim to address the barrier of intergenerational trauma. This is why we serve children and we do so via young community leaders.
Heartshine mobilizes young adults, who model the success of prioritizing mental wellness in challenging contexts, to lead the implementation of our work. They are identified with the help of peer organisations and follow an intense learning journey to understand, help shape and implement the work plan on the ground.
Find out more about our Specialist Practitioners and their services.
The 2024/2025 Heartshine training curriculum included:
Core Training:
- Trauma awareness and mindfulness practices
- The Little Lions mental coaching process
- Technical training in visual arts
- Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) and Brain Gym
- Mobile journalism for storytelling
- Career and CV preparation, job readiness, and computer skills
Professional Development & Practice:
- Facilitation sessions with children, guided by specialists
- Collaboration with partner organisations
- Personal and professional growth planning
- Development of Heartshine curriculum materials
- Building trust within organisations and communities
- Visits and dialogues at city spaces to contextualise work within broader social and historical frameworks
