1 in 3 children in the U.S. experience emotional abuse before age 18.
Omena’s U.S. model first took root in Madagascar. After years of refining our approach there, we’re now bringing that work to the United States.
Omena is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization based in Rhode Island. It is the first place where we are applying and scaling our proven model with local communities to build a foundation for future national expansion.
Community Driven
Rooted in local needs and partnerships.
Evidence Informed
Programs built on proven strategies and data.
Sustainable Impact
Creating lasting change for generations.
Rhode Island faces statewide emotional abuse rate of 13.1 per 10,000 children, concentrated economic hardship, and limited access to preventive mental health resources.
Its scale allows us to work closely with partners, listen actively, and co-create solutions that reflect local realities.
What we learn here with our tools, and through collaboration, will inform how we support other communities facing similar challenges.
In partnership with the Pawtucket School District.
At Providence College, the UConn Innovations Institute and Brown University
PREVENTION
BE ADAPTED
SURVIVOR-LED
People Reached
Parents, caregivers, and youth impacted across Rhode Island.
Interactive sessions in schools, communities, and organizations.
Progress as of 2025
We're just getting started and scaling what works.
"I've always said that being a parent is the hardest job I've ever had... This was super insightful. It starts with breaking patterns that didn't start with us."
"I'm fully committed to this work. Our students carry trauma. This is the work that allows us to teach."
How We Partner Across Rhode Island
Community Organizations
Supporting nonprofits and community groups to strengthen emotional wellbeing.
Employers
Creating healthier workplaces through emotional wellbeing and resilience training.
Public Schools
Supporting educators, students, and families with prevention-focused programming.
Private Schools
Helping independent schools strengthen student wellbeing and leadership.
A printable overview of our programs, impact, and partnership opportunities.
We’re not expanding alone, Omena is building recognition within national prevention and education networks. Our involvement in events and expert panels across the U.S. supports our efforts to scale.
Clinton Global Initiative (NYC)
President Bill Clinton recognizes Omena
USAID Expert Panels (Washington, D.C.)
Supporting the Mental Health and Well-being of Youth.'
TEDxBrownU (Providence, RI)
Breaking the Cycle of Emotional Abuse Positive Youth development
Mental Health at United Nations General Assembly
Witnessing Trauma and working through conflict
PARTNER WITH US
Whether you represent a school, organization, or funder, we'd love to work together to create lasting change in our communities.
If you represent a school, educational institutions, community organization, or parent network:
Educational and prevention workshops.
Provide access and coordination for sessions.
If you're part of a foundation or institutional funder:
Evidence-based programming, transparent reporting, and impact measurement.
Fund to expand our reach and deepen our work in Rhode Island and beyond.
We welcome partnerships that drive meaningful, measurable change.
