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- EIN 06-1758453
- (302) 489-9616
- 8 Polly Drummond Hill Rd Newark DE 19711-5703 USA
- www.dridelaware.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Education, Preschools
Mission: The mission of dri is to enhance the lives of people, with emphasis on underserved people and people groups in the united states and worldwide, through developing and establishing innovative, research-driven community programs in partnership with local people and organizations.
Programs: Trauma healing training & support programs were developed to assist local counselors in burundi, africa as the country seeks to heal from decades of ethnic conflict. Children, women, families and entire communities in this small central african country have been traumatized from generations of violence, war and extreme poverty. Healing and reconciliaton are paramount to successful and lasting peace iniatives in the area. 2 distinct training modules and a community therapeutic day camp were developed, complete with necessary therapeutic supplies and equipment. Two training workshops were held with over 30 in attendance at each. A youth leadership development program was piloted with approximately 25 teens participating. Continued communication is in place to monitor accomplishments as the local counselors apply therapeutic principles in community programs.