Valor Mental Health Foundation

24/07/2025

🧠𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐒𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞..

Sometimes, it’s not the world holding you back, it’s you.

Self-sabotage shows up when you delay starting, cancel on yourself, stay in toxic spaces or convince yourself you’re not ready. But guess what? You are ready. You just got comfortable with survival and forgot what thriving feels like.

✨ Healing starts when you:
• Call yourself out without shame
• Replace fear with action
• Learn that discomfort is part of growth
• Ask for support when your inner critic gets loud

You don’t have to navigate it alone. At Valor, we’re here to support your journey,whether it’s through therapy, group support, or simply knowing someone is in your corner. 💚

📌 What’s one way you’ve unknowingly self-sabotaged? Let’s talk about it in the comments.

23/07/2025

𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤, 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬💚

We’ve returned from our holidays feeling rejuvenated, energized and more committed than ever to our mission of supporting mental health in our community.

After taking time to rest and reflect, we’re ready to continue providing compassionate care and creating a safe space for healing and growth.

To our clients and supporters, we are here to serve you once again and walk with you every step of the way. 🫂

Happy Wednesday ✨

21/07/2025

🇧🇼 Happy President’s Holiday

As we celebrate this important day in Botswana, may we be reminded of the values of leadership, unity and service.
We continue to stand for a mentally healthy nation led by purpose-driven citizens.

Wishing you rest, reflection and renewal this President’s Holiday. 💙

20/07/2025

🌿 Holiday Check-In🌿

The holidays are often seen as a time of joy, rest and togetherness but for many, they can also be a time of emotional heaviness.

Some people feel more okay while at work where there’s structure, distraction and a sense of purpose. Being home, with extra time and fewer distractions, can bring up unhealed emotions, loneliness, anxiety or even grief.

If this sounds like you, please know you are not alone.

💚 Are you okay?
It’s okay if the answer is “not really.” It’s okay if you’re not feeling festive. It’s okay to miss routine or to feel unsettled.

This holiday, we encourage you to pause, breathe and check in with yourself:

🔹 What emotions are coming up for me right now?
🔹 Who can I reach out to for support?
🔹 What small act of care can I offer myself today?

Your mental health matters every day, not just on the productive ones.

✨ Take care of your mind. Take care of your heart. And if you need someone to talk to, we are here for you.

📧 Email: info@vmhf.org
🌐 Website: www.vmhf.co.bw

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19/07/2025

📢 Office Closure Notice

Dear Partners and Clients,

Please note that the Valor Mental Health Foundation office will be closed on Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd July.

🧠 We will resume normal operations on Wednesday, 23rd July 2025.

Thank you for your continued support and understanding as we take this short break to recharge and serve you better.

💚 For urgent matters, kindly email us at info@vmhf.org.

Happy and safe holidays 💚

18/07/2025

Happy Friday💚

As we head into the weekend, let’s pause to honour our mental health. It’s okay to take a step back, breathe, and focus on what truly matters, i.e your peace and well-being.

Remember, progress is a journey, not a race. Be kind to yourself today and always. Wishing you a restful and restorative weekend. 💚

18/07/2025

💬 “You wanna break a generational curse? Give your kids the right to tell you when something you’re doing is hurting them without being defensive and dismissive.”

It starts with 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 not being perfect, but being present. 💜

📍Join us for 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭: 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞
🗓 26 July 2025 | 🕙 10AM–1PM
📍 Cresta Marang Hotel
🎟 Tickets: P350

Have you gotten your ticket yet?
📲 Limited seats available! WhatsApp/Call: +267 72 309 123 | 72 570 391
Only 30 seats available but some already taken✨

Let’s raise emotionally healthy, empowered children together.

www.charlotteruwona.com

15/07/2025

Minority Tuesday:

Today on Minority Tuesday, we shine a spotlight on the mental health experiences within diverse communities. Many minorities face unique challenges such as cultural stigma, discrimination, and limited access to mental health resources, which can impact their well-being.

It’s crucial to recognize these barriers and advocate for inclusive mental health services that respect cultural differences.
Let’s break the stigma, promote understanding, and create safe spaces where everyone feels empowered to seek help. Together, we can foster a more supportive and equitable environment for mental health.🫂💚

15/07/2025

📢 VALOR MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION AT SHANGANANI CJSS

VALOR Mental Health Foundation had the privilege of honouring an invitation from Shanganani CJSS to host a mental health seminar on 15 July 2025.

During this engaging seminar, participants explored vital topics, including:
• Understanding mental health and wellness
• Common mental health challenges in schools
• Recognising burnout and fatigue
• Understanding trauma in learners
• Practical stress management tools
• Building a workplace mental health culture
• Basics of mental health first aid

Facilitated by Ms Charlotte Ruwona, the seminar also featured an open dialogue session, where attendees shared experiences and asked important questions.

✨ We extend our sincere gratitude to Shanganani CJSS for recognising the importance of mental health and for creating space to engage on these critical issues. At VALOR, we remain committed to supporting schools and communities in promoting mental well-being.

For any follow-up information or future collaborations, please contact us at 📞 (+267) 72 856 035 / 71 460 355 or ✉️ info@vmhf.org

www.vmhf.co.bw

15/07/2025

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐈 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐈 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐧.

We often talk about mental health as if it’s something only adults wrestle with, but the real battlefield is in our schools 😭in the hearts and minds of our children. I sit with these students, I listen to them and I hear stories that make my heart ache. Stories of pain. Of neglect. Of abandonment. Of being silenced. Of being made to feel invisible in their own homes.

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐰𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞?
Yes, I said it. When do we start charging parents for negligence?not just legally, but morally, socially, emotionally? Because what I’m seeing is heartbreaking: children who are clearly suffering while the adults who brought them into this world are nowhere to be found.

Bathong bana ba sokola. Children are suffering, silently, deeply and dangerously. And while they try to find their place in the world, some of the very people meant to protect and nurture them are the ones who have hurt them the most.

Mothers, I say this with love but also with firmness: you cannot keep choosing men over your children. A child cannot and should not be expected to raise themselves because “you’re in love.” Protect your children. Shield them. Love them more than you love being chosen by someone who does not even see their value. Some of the deepest wounds I’ve seen in students were not caused by strangers, but by decisions their mothers made, choices that prioritized relationships over responsibility.

And to the absent fathers:
Why abandon your kids?
Why disappear? Why cause a wound so deep it creates a lifetime of self-doubt, insecurity and emotional trauma? Being a father is not just about biology: it’s about presence, commitment, love and guidance. Too many children are walking around with a smile on their face but a question in their heart: “Why wasn’t I enough for him to stay?”

We can’t talk about empowering the next generation without talking about the foundations we’re giving them.
It starts at home.
It starts with parents showing up.
It starts with us saying no more silence and no more neglect.

We owe our children more than this.

Let’s do better. Please.

www.charlotteruwona.com

10/07/2025

Building a mentally healthy culture within the camp community is not just important, it’s essential for everyone’s overall well-being.

Our team at Valor Mental Health Foundation is facilitating a series of powerful sessions for Uncharted Africa Safari Camps in Botswana, focusing on:

🔹 Recognizing the signs of burnout and fatigue
🔹 Exploring practical strategies for managing stress
🔹 Addressing mental health in the workplace
🔹 Understanding how childhood trauma can manifest in adulthood and within professional environments

Through these open and intentional conversations, we’re helping to foster a culture where support, communication and self-care are not just encouraged but woven into the fabric of everyday work life.

When we prioritize mental wellness, we don’t just prevent burnout, we nurture resilience, deepen connection and build long-term sustainability within teams.

Let’s continue to create safe, empowering spaces where individuals can thrive, mentally, emotionally and professionally.

🫂💚

www.vmhf.co.bw

08/07/2025