From small beginnings in 1996, this programme now covers over 90 villages in the North Western, North Central and Southern provinces of the country. This unit was set up to deal with some specific issues:

• To help rural men, women and children improve skills in decision making and selecting healthy alternatives in life.
• Improve their skills in coping with negative feelings and urges in a more positive manner.
• Empower rural people to make better choices for themselves and their children.
• Improve awareness on human sexuality. Mental health and suicidal behaviors.
• Help enhancement of self-worth and self respect amongst the rural population. Leading to a reduction of suicides in the areas that Sumithrayo function in.