Compiled by Keneema Trashillah
EASE officer Rhino camp.
This month, we had the honor of hosting a global donor visit to our Early Adolescent Skills for Emotions (EASE) caregiver group. The visit created an opportunity for direct engagement between donors and caregivers, allowing participants to share firsthand experiences of how the program is transforming their families.
Caregivers described challenges they faced before joining EASE, including frequent conflict, limited communication with their adolescents, and difficulty managing emotions within the home. Through the sessions, they gained practical skills in positive parenting, emotional regulation, active listening, and problem-solving.
One caregiver shared:
“Before EASE, my home was always full of shouting and misunderstanding. I did not know how to handle my child’s emotions. Through EASE, I learned to listen and guide instead of reacting in anger. Today, there is peace in our home.”
Participants reported noticeable improvements, including stronger parent–adolescent relationships, reduced harsh discipline, and adolescents who are more open and better able to express their feelings. Caregivers also highlighted increased patience, reduced stress, and greater confidence in their parenting roles.
When asked for recommendations, caregivers emphasized the importance of continuing and expanding the EASE program so that more families can benefit from its positive impact.
The visit reaffirmed the value of investing in community-based mental health and parenting support initiatives.
Together, we are strengthening families, nurturing resilience, and shaping brighter futures for adolescents.
EASE caregivers sharing the impact of EASE intervention in their families and communities to the Donor during the Global Donor visit in Rhino Settlement
