Here at Altar of Earth, a non-profit organisation rooted in the heart of Scotland, we are devoted to the work of deep healing and reconnection. At the core of our mission is a response to the silent crisis that affects countless lives across the globe: the rising tide of suicide among both adults and children. We believe that suicide is not merely an individual tragedy, but a symptom of a much deeper disconnection disconnection from the self, from others, from nature, and from a sense of purpose. Guided by the principles of trauma-informed care, we recognise that behind every act of despair lies a story of unmet need, unacknowledged pain, and a longing for belonging.

Our work is grounded in the understanding that healing does not happen in isolation. Through outdoor-based educational and therapeutic programmes, we create spaces where people can begin to feel safe enough to feel again. We work with children, young people, and families from socio-economically disadvantaged and marginalised backgrounds those most often excluded from the systems that are meant to care for them. By meeting them in the natural world, away from clinical settings, we support them in rediscovering their innate capacity for resilience, creativity, and connection.

Equally, we hold sacred the healing journeys of veterans, first responders, and civilians who carry the invisible wounds of service, crisis, or personal trauma. Our programmes offer not just tools for emotional regulation and mental health literacy, but pathways back to meaning and community. We do not pathologise suffering we honour it, listen to it, and invite people to explore what it is trying to say.

Our vision is of a world where no one has to choose death because life feels unlivable. Through relational, embodied, and nature-based approaches, we are working to reduce suicide by addressing its roots disconnection, shame, and unprocessed trauma and by nurturing the conditions in which human beings can truly thrive.