SANA Program
Our Model
Our model was designed putting the cultural and social realities of women coffee farmers at the forefront—rooted in deep understanding and respect. We provide an integrative, accessible, and carefully tailored mental health and wellness program that combines teletherapy, educational tools, and community-driven support. Programs are designed for groups of 10 to 40 participants.
What’s included in our program? ⤵️ ⤵️
We Provide
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An educational curriculum is provided throughout each phase of the program, using infographics, audio, and video content to guide and prepare participants.
Ongoing support via WhatsApp group, created for each program to share updates, gather feedback, and build a supportive community–reducing isolation and helping participants relate to one another.
After the program, participants gain access to SANA’s global WhatsApp private group where we continue to provide resources to any woman who has been part of a SANA program.
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Culturally sensitive, private spaces where participants explore mental health through active listening, emotional expression, and guidance—gaining tools to improve well-being. Includes two 60-minute teletherapy sessions via video or phone call.
Licensed psychologists experienced in teletherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and working with underserved communities will see participants.
Ongoing support from the psychologists during the program. Participants can contact them directly via text or audio messages with questions or doubts.
At the end of the program, the psychologists identify 10% of participants who are invited to continue with three additional teletherapy sessions to complete a 3-month treatment.
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For logistical and technical support, we collaborated with cooperatives and associations.
Workshops are tailor-made based on the most mentioned themes during all teletherapy sessions and structured into three sections: educational content, wellness tools, and interactive activities.
Workshops conclude with a breakfast session, providing an open space for participants to connect, share their therapy experiences, and build a support network.
We Collect & Listen
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Through pre & post-program surveys, we use the data collected actively to inform each phase of the program, gain insight into their mental health state, preferences, and reveal impact, benefits and areas of improvement.
Semi-structured surveys, combined with multiple-choice, yes/no, open-ended questions, and SANA index 5-Points Unipolar Likert Scale questions.
Given potential technological and literacy barriers, surveys are conducted via phone call and transcribed by the surveyor. These phone calls also help us to build rapport with participants.
To safeguard participant privacy, all pre- and post-program survey responses are anonymized before being processed or analyzed.
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Each psychologist provides a report per teletherapy session, keeping out all confidential information that participants’ shared during sessions. We collect data like: most mentioned topics during teletherapy sessions to we use to design our workshops.
The psychologist’s report is designed with multiple-choice, yes/no, open-ended questions, and a mental exam using a 5-Points Unipolar Likert Scale questions.
FAQs
How does SANA find or select participants for SANA programs?
SANA partners and has strong relationships with women's coffee farmer associations, cooperatives, and groups across Colombia. We select participants based on available funding and assess each group’s interest and access to the technology needed to participate. We also collaborate with companies already working with women coffee farmers who wish to sponsor a customized program for a specific group/cluster of Colombian women coffee farmers.
What do women need to enroll in a program?
To enroll in a SANA program, women coffee farmers must have a genuine interest in participating and be available to actively engage in the 5-month program, which includes teletherapy sessions, virtual educational curriculum, and group workshops. They also need access good connectivity through a phone, WhatsApp. Additionally, they must be part of a group or cooperative selected by SANA or a sponsoring partner.
Are all SANA programs executed 100% virtually or in-person?
Yes! SANA services and support are primarily delivered virtually, including teletherapy sessions, ongoing online community engagement and educational curriculum. However, in Phase 4 of the program, we organize in-person interactive workshops where participants gather locally while services are delivered virtually. This is the only in-person component and is designed to strengthen connection and participation among the women.
Are all the SANA facilitators licensed psychologists?
Yes! We are committed to hiring highly qualified professionals. All our psychologists are licensed, specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), with over three years of experience in teletherapy and working with rural communities in Colombia. They undergo a three-step interview process and receive onboarding from SANA at the start of each program. Additionally, our program assistant is a licensed psychologist.
How much does it cost to sponsor a participant or group?
Sponsoring a woman to participate in the SANA program costs USD$300 and includes full access to all program services and support. For group sponsorships, the cost starts at USD$3,000 for 10 participants and USD$12,000 for 40 participants.
All contributions are tax-deductible donations to the extent allowed by law, as SANA operates under the fiscal sponsorship of American Friends of Bean Voyage know as Bean Voyage, a U.S. registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donors will receive an official donation receipt issued by them for tax purposes.
Is there an age limit for participants?
No, we welcome Colombian women coffee farmers of all ages, we have had women from 21 to 78 years old. The only requirement is a genuine interest in prioritizing their mental health and a commitment to actively participate in every phase of the SANA program.
*We also try our best to adapt activities and content to accommodate participants with lower education levels.
VERÓNICA
“The teletherapy sessions with the psychologist went very well and were truly beneficial. In fact, just days before, I had been feeling overwhelmed, and the sessions came at the perfect time. The psychologist guided me through challenges with my daughter and helped me release past resentments and pain. Those two sessions were truly healing.”
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