Our THRIVE Model is a holistic, trauma-informed framework that strengthens children across four key areas—physical, mental/emotional, relational, and spiritual wellbeing—so they’re equipped to heal, grow, and thrive.

It is built on a simple but powerful conviction: children flourish when practical care lowers stress, safe relationships build trust, life skills grow resilience, and hope is nurtured with dignity.

A Practical, Trauma-Informed Framework for Transforming Children and Families

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Help children in impoverished communities go from surviving to thriving

Project M:25 helps children in impoverished communities around the world heal from trauma, build resilience, and thrive.

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Help children in impoverished communities go from surviving to thriving

Project M:25 helps children in impoverished communities around the world heal from trauma, build resilience, and thrive.

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For leaders, churches, nonprofits, schools, and ministries

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OUR T.H.R.I.V.E. MODEL

Proven in the field.
Backed by research.
Designed to transform lives. 

Built through decades of hands-on work at our Agua Viva campus in Quito, Ecuador, and developed in partnership with Lee University’s Holistic Child Development Program, this model has been tested in real communities and refined for real-world impact.

Now, we’re making it available to you.

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HOW IT WORKS

A holistic, evidence-based model that’s changing lives

Children facing poverty often deal with challenges that affect every part of their lives—physical health, emotional wellbeing, relationships, and their sense of hope. But most solutions only address one piece. That’s why the THRIVE model cares for the whole child—so they can grow strong inside and out.

Physical

Nutrition, hydration, hygiene, safety, and healthy routines that reduce stress and build stability.

Mental/Emotional

Practical tools for emotional regulation, coping, and resilience.

Relational

Building trust and belonging through mentoring and healthy relational repair.

Spiritual

Cultivating hope, identity, meaning, and spiritual care.

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Resources To Help Children Thrive

FOR CHURCHES, NONPROFITS, MINISTRIES, & COMMUNITY LEADERS

Curriculum

On-demand curriculum for other ministry sites to implement our model.

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FOR CHURCHES, NONPROFITS, MINISTRIES, & COMMUNITY LEADERS

VBS Kit

A truama-informed VBS kit for sale to US churches with proceeds sponsoring distribution through Latin America. 

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OUR PARTNERS

Multiplying the Impact Around the World

We’ve trained 471 churches, nonprofits, schools, ministries, and leaders around the world to implement the THRIVE Model. These partners are creating safe, healing environments where children and families can truly thrive. 

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