BBM in Rwanda

Ubuntu Center for Peace has been working to bring people living with trauma to a more flourishing life in post-genocide Rwanda, using a community-based social healing model that integrates Breath-Body-Mind (BBM) practices, collective narratives and rituals. The recent program outcomes suggest 70% reduction in depressive symptoms, 69% decrease in anxiety disorders and 55% decrease in PTSD after the intervention. This has led to a decrease of lost days due to illness by almost by a half, 26.6% increase in children's school attendance, 65% less domestic violence and 21% increase in the family consultation to address issues as well as 49% less conflicts with neighbours.