Practical, culturally grounded workplace wellbeing programs for organizations across Malawi.
Our Organization
Built in Malawi. Built for Malawi.
Rugare Mental Health Organization is a youth-led, registered nonprofit founded in 2023, dedicated to tackling Malawi's pressing mental health challenges. We work to increase awareness, break stigma, and foster positive attitudes toward mental well-being — in communities, schools, and workplaces.
Today, we bring that same passion and expertise to corporate Malawi — helping organizations build psychologically healthy workplaces where people, and business, can truly thrive.
Our Mission
To empower individuals and organizations across Malawi with the knowledge, resources, and support to prioritize mental health and promote holistic well-being.
Our Vision
A Malawi where every person feels safe to seek help, and where mental health is understood, embraced, and protected as a basic human right, leading to healthier, happier, and more productive lives for all.
Our Approach
Evidence-based, culturally grounded, and practically focused. Our trainers bring real clinical insight, deep empathy, and a genuine understanding of the Malawian context.
Our Values
Empowerment · Inclusion · Compassion · Dignity: not just words, but the foundation of every session we deliver.
17%
of the workforce faces depression, anxiety or stress at any given time
28
working days per year lost to anxiety disorders across African workplaces
63%
of employees say wellbeing investment increases their loyalty
4×
more productive when employees experience positive emotions at work
Why Rugare
The right partner for your wellbeing journey
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Locally Rooted
We understand the Malawian workplace — its pressures, its culture, and its unique mental health landscape. No imported, one-size-fits-all solutions.
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Expert Facilitators
Our trainers include qualified counselors, mental health professionals, and coaches with deep psychological expertise and lived experience.
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Fully Customizable
Every organization is different. We tailor every training to your industry, workforce size, existing culture, and specific wellbeing goals.
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Compassionate Delivery
We create psychologically safe spaces where staff feel comfortable, respected, and genuinely engaged — never lectured to.
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Measurable Impact
Our programs target real outcomes: reduced absenteeism, improved morale, stronger teams, and a healthier bottom line.
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Mission-Driven
Your investment also supports broader mental health advocacy across Malawi's communities and schools.
"People perform better when they feel well. Wellbeing is not a benefit — it is a business strategy."
Programs Portfolio
Our Training Programs
Category 1 — Corporate & Workplace Wellness
Strategic programs for HR teams, leaders, and the whole organization
Employee Wellness & Corporate Mental Health
A flagship program helping organizations build a culture where mental health is openly supported. Covers workplace triggers, burnout, work-life balance, financial wellness, anxiety and depression awareness, leadership styles, and practical tools staff can use immediately.
2 Days
Implementing Wellbeing & Mental Health in the Workplace
A practical guide for HR professionals and wellness leaders on designing, launching, and sustaining effective mental health initiatives. Covers the full business case, stress management strategy, program design, and common pitfalls to avoid.
2 Days
Workplace Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)
A structured, people-centered program grounded in 5 Key Recovery Concepts: Hope, Personal Responsibility, Education, Self-Advocacy, and Support. Equips teams with personal wellness toolboxes, daily maintenance plans, and clear crisis strategies.
4 Days
Mental Health at Work for Managers
Empowers managers to spot early warning signs, hold sensitive conversations, and support team members compassionately. Research shows poor employee mental health leads to an 80% decrease in concentration and a 57% drop in multi-tasking ability.
2 Days
The Manager's Role in Resilience
High-impact training helping managers model resilience, build psychologically safe teams, and create environments where staff thrive under pressure. Designed for HR professionals, team leads, and OD specialists.
1 Day
Becoming a Workplace Wellbeing Champion
Trains selected staff to become internal mental health advocates and peer supporters. Covers facilitation basics, resource navigation, and how to drive grassroots wellbeing culture — a cost-effective way to embed wellbeing organization-wide.
2 Days
Category 2 — Personal Development & Targeted Health
Programs for individuals, teams, and specific employee groups
Addressing Women's Health
Explores the unique mental health challenges faced by women — hormonal changes, work-life balance, caregiving stress, menopause, pregnancy, and trauma. Combines clinical insight with practical self-care and organizational support strategies.
1 Day
Addressing Men's Health
A safe, stigma-free space to explore the real pressures men face — emotional expression, work stress, financial strain, and societal expectations. Helps male employees build healthy coping mechanisms and connect with support before challenges escalate.
1 Day
Strengthening Personal Resilience
Teaches proven techniques to bounce back from setbacks, manage pressure, and maintain wellbeing through difficult periods. Participants leave with personalized resilience plans and actionable coping strategies for both work and life.
1 Day
Energy, Focus & Getting Organised
A practical workshop on managing attention in today's high-distraction workplace. Covers energy management, procrastination, email management, and optimizing daily routines for peak mental performance, grounded in modern productivity science.
1.5 Days
Strengths & Confidence
Helps participants identify core strengths, build genuine self-confidence, and develop a positive self-image. Uses the GROW model to set strength-based goals aligned with personal values — transforming how employees see themselves at work.
1 Day
Substance Abuse Awareness in the Workplace
Raises awareness of the signs, risks, and workplace impacts of substance abuse. Equips supervisors and staff to respond compassionately and constructively while supporting the development of prevention and employee support policies.
Half Day
Mindfulness at Work
An accessible introduction to mindfulness — proven to reduce stress and anxiety, improve emotional regulation, and boost mental clarity. Immediately applicable daily exercises suitable for all staff levels, including those with no prior experience.
1 Day
Category 3 — Core Mental Health Skills
Specialist training for deeper mental health capability
Mental Health Awareness
An introductory workshop for all staff levels designed to break stigma, increase understanding of common mental health conditions, and build confidence in supporting colleagues. The ideal foundation for any organization starting its mental health journey.
1 Day
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
An internationally recognized, skills-based course teaching participants how to recognize mental health crises and provide initial support. Covers depression, anxiety, psychosis, and substance use. Participants receive a certificate as qualified Mental Health First Aiders.
2 Days
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Designed for parents, teachers, coaches, and caregivers working with young people aged 12–18. Covers warning signs, supportive conversations, bullying, self-harm, eating disorders, and social media impact. Ideal for organizations with school partnerships or youth programs.
2 Days
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
The gold-standard two-day suicide intervention training. Participants learn to recognize signs of suicidal thoughts, conduct safe risk assessments, and develop effective intervention plans. Major international studies confirm ASIST significantly reduces suicidality.
2 Days
Wellbeing Skills: Next Steps in Employment
A recovery-oriented program supporting individuals with mental health challenges to return to or enter the workplace. Over 4 weeks, participants build confidence, develop coping strategies, understand their rights, and create personalized employment action plans.
4 Weeks
How It Works
Simple to engage. Powerful in impact.
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Initial Consultation
We meet with your HR or leadership team to understand your organization's needs, culture, and specific wellbeing goals.
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Tailored Program Design
We select and customize the right combination of programs from our portfolio — or design something entirely bespoke for your context.
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Delivery at Your Premises
Our facilitators come to you. All you need is a suitable room, a projector or screen, and flip chart materials.
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Follow-Up & Ongoing Support
Post-training resources, referral guidance, and availability for consultancy, audits, and long-term partnership.
Beyond Training
Consultancy & organizational support
We also offer specialist support to help organizations embed mental health and wellbeing at a systemic level.
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Wellbeing Audits
Organizational assessments to identify mental health risks, gaps in support, and opportunities for systemic improvement across your workforce.
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Policy Development
Support in drafting and reviewing mental health and wellbeing policies aligned with best practice and Malawian organizational needs.
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Staff Surveys
Confidential wellbeing surveys providing leadership with real data on employee mental health, satisfaction, and engagement levels.
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Workplace Wellness Events
Lunchtime information stands, wellness days, and open conferences where staff can learn, ask questions, and connect with support.
Get Started
Ready to build a mentally healthy workplace?
Let's have a conversation. We'll listen, understand your needs, and show you exactly how Rugare can help your organization thrive.
