Our Approach
THRIVE strives to build a genuine relationship with the Ugandans we work for -we cannot build trust just by showing up. Our success is dependent on support and input from the community. Over the last few years, we have had great success with our straight forward approach:
Step 1: Group Formation
Why Groups?
Step 2: Assess and Deliver
Once the group is stable, we begin to assess the group. We perform Mental Health assessments, gauge vulnerabilities, and access education levels. Through assessment, we can provide a tailored strategy to move group members from survivors to thrivers.
Savings Groups
Savings groups provide our groups safe access to financial services often neglected by traditional micro-finance institutions. As the group meets weekly, each member brings an amount to save. They can apply to the group, and if approved by all the members, receive a low-interest loan. At the end of the cycle, typically 12-months, group members receive the money they saved plus a share of the interest collected.
Individual and Group Therapy
Undiagnosed Mental Health issues are common in Northern Uganda – public spending and attention to mental health is minimal. The 20-years of conflict left many suffering with post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety or depression. A sad truth is that suicide rates have risen in Uganda in the last few years. Through our initial assessment, professionals can diagnose individuals and enroll them into individual or group therapy.
Computer literacy
Many abductees were taken at a young. They are often illiterate and have never used a computer. Through computers, we can deliver the necessary literacy and computer skills.