From Midland to Rwanda: Bringing Mental Health Where It’s Needed Most

Most nonprofits focus on food, water, and shelter — but what about mental health?

This week on Talk Midland, Logan sits down with Krista McCowen, founder of Ubuntu Wellness, a nonprofit bringing mental health services to Rwanda.

After witnessing the deep emotional and generational trauma still present decades after genocide, Krista felt called to do something different — to address the mental health needs that often go overlooked.

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They dive into:

• Why mental health resources are limited in Rwanda
• What it’s like delivering therapy across language and cultural barriers
• Training local organizations to support emotional health
• The realities of planning international service trips
• Stories of resilience, forgiveness, and healing
• The emotional toll of being a therapist
• And why mental health matters everywhere — not just at home

This is a powerful conversation about service, purpose, and what it really means to help people.

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