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Omena addresses emotional and psychological abuse through three complementary approaches: building capacity to act, sustaining behavior change, and creating systemic support.
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We strengthen emotional literacy through targeted learning programs and curricula for children, educators, and community members. These programs equip participants with practical tools to recognize, prevent, and respond to emotional violence.
Omena is Madagascar’s pioneer in providing Social Emotional Learning to underprivileged students.
Omena is Madagascar’s pioneer in providing Social Emotional Learning to underprivileged students.
Key Activities
Train educators, youth leaders, and school staff to identify and respond to emotional or psychological violence.
Apply responses that combine SEL, psycho-social support, somatic healing, and trauma-informed care.
Interactive curriculum that builds social-emotional skills through stories, discussions, and activities led by trained educators.
Integrate Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and preventive strategies into daily classroom and school routines.
Equip participants with effective tools to recognize, prevent, and respond to emotional violence.
Serving educators, parents, caregivers, youth leaders, and community partners working together to build safer, healthier, and more resilient communities.
Knowledge alone rarely leads to lasting change, especially under stress. Omena provides safe, structured spaces where people can apply or reinforce social emotional skills.
Community of Practice (CoP) | Our first Online Cohort - Testimonials
Community of Practice (CoP) | Our first Online Cohort - Testimonials
Key Activities
A network of trained educators, youth leaders, and community practitioners who come together to:
Facilitated sessions for communities to:
Serving governments, NGOs, youth leaders, and communities to advance awareness, prevention, and lasting social change.
Emotional abuse and psychological violence are shaped by social norms, institutional practices, and policies. Prevention is most effective when emotional health is recognized publicly and embedded in systems.
Omena awareness sessions overview
Omena awareness sessions overview
Key Activities
Collaborating with media, schools, and local organizations to highlight the impacts of emotional abuse and raise understanding of safe emotional practices.
Engaging individuals to amplify evidence-based messages and reinforce emotional safety within their own communities and networks.
Creating opportunities for individuals to share their experiences, build empathy, and foster community reflection and dialogue.
Working with schools, NGOs, and institutions to strengthen programs and influence policies that protect emotional well-being.
Promoting policies and practices that prioritize emotional well-being, safety, and protection for all.
Children & Young Adults Educators & Youth Leaders Parents & Government
01 EDUCATION
We strengthen emotional literacy through targeted learning programs and curricula for children, educators, and community members. These programs equip participants with practical tools to recognize, prevent, and respond to emotional violence.
Omena is Madagascar’s pioneer in providing Social Emotional Learning to underprivileged students.
Omena is Madagascar’s pioneer in providing Social Emotional Learning to underprivileged students.
Key Activities
Train educators, youth leaders, and school staff to identify and respond to emotional or psychological violence.
Apply responses that combine SEL, psycho-social support, somatic healing, and trauma-informed care.
Interactive curriculum that builds social-emotional skills through stories, discussions, and activities led by trained educators.
Integrate Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and preventive strategies into daily classroom and school routines.
Equip participants with effective tools to recognize, prevent, and respond to emotional violence.
Serving educators, parents, caregivers, youth leaders, and community partners working together to build safer, healthier, and more resilient communities.
02 COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Knowledge alone rarely leads to lasting change, especially under stress. Omena provides safe, structured spaces where people can apply or reinforce social emotional skills.
Community of Practice (CoP) | Our first Online Cohort - Testimonials
Community of Practice (CoP) | Our first Online Cohort - Testimonials
Key Activities
A network of trained educators, youth leaders, and community practitioners who come together to:
Facilitated sessions for communities to:
Serving governments, NGOs, youth leaders, and communities to advance awareness, prevention, and lasting social change.
03 ADVOCACY & AWARENESS
Emotional abuse and psychological violence are shaped by social norms, institutional practices, and policies. Prevention is most effective when emotional health is recognized publicly and embedded in systems.
Omena awareness sessions overview
Omena awareness sessions overview
Key Activities
Collaborating with media, schools, and local organizations to highlight the impacts of emotional abuse and raise understanding of safe emotional practices.
Engaging individuals to amplify evidence-based messages and reinforce emotional safety within their own communities and networks.
Creating opportunities for individuals to share their experiences, build empathy, and foster community reflection and dialogue.
Working with schools, NGOs, and institutions to strengthen programs and influence policies that protect emotional well-being.
Promoting policies and practices that prioritize emotional well-being, safety, and protection for all.
PREVENTION
REPLICABLE
SURVIVOR-LED
GLOBAL IMPACT
From our roots in Madagascar to our growing presence in the United States, OMENA delivers education, community support, and advocacy programs adapted to local realities while staying grounded in one shared mission:
Creating safer, healthier communities.
Where it all started
Our home, Our impact, Our Purpose.
In Madagascar, 3 out of 10 children experience emotional abuse. This is where we started—and where our heart remains.
Through education, community support, and advocacy, we work with children, families, educators, and local leaders to prevent emotional violence and create safer, stronger communities.
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Regions Served
20,000+
People Reached
5,000+
Children & Youth Impacted
600+
Community Educators Trained
425
Schools & Communities Supported
OMENA U.S. adapts and expands our proven model through educator training, youth programs, parent engagement, and national advocacy.
Together with schools and community partners, we promote emotional well-being and safer environments for all.
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States Reached
5,000+
People Reached
100+
Workshops Delivered
50+
Schools & Community Partners
National
Advocacy & Awareness Initiatives
Growing globally
Building skills. Inspiring change. Creating impact.
Ways to get involved
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