Mission statement

To uphold and promote principles of human rights and equity by assisting organizations to better serve groups that have traditionally been disadvantaged.

Who we are

Sarah Mills, proprietor, is a project manager, facilitator, trainer, coach, speaker, researcher and writer. In addition to her entrepreneurial endeavours, which included acting as Chair of a private training-company, she has extensive experience in human rights and administration.

Sarah spent five years managing and providing technical assistance on UN projects (human rights training, law reform) in South-East Asia and the South Pacific. While heading UNICEF Pacific’s Child & Youth Advocacy division, she developed and delivered training to people in key leadership positions (government executives, parliamentarians, judges, lawyers, police officers, directors of non-governmental organizations, aboriginal leaders, educators).

Sarah serves as a board member with the Newfoundland & Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs (NLOWE). She is active with a number of other professional organizations, including Human Resource Professionals of Newfoundland & Labrador (HRPNL), Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC), Newfoundland & Labrador Association of Professional Speakers (NLAPS), Comprehensive Coaching U [niversity], Coachville, and the Positive Thinkers Club. Sarah is also a certified PRINT® coach and is near-fluent in French.

Fred Mills (M.Sc., M.Ed.) works as a curriculum designer, editor and writer. He specializes in tailoring technical material to target audiences.

Fred's clients have included universities, UN agencies and private companies.

Behind the name

Saraswati (pronounced: Sa-RAS-wa-ti) is the Hindu goddess of communication, wisdom and learning. Her name is associated with the ancient Saraswati River. In Indian lore, river crossings symbolize the journey from ignorance toward increased understanding and freedom.

Saraswati is frequently pictured with four arms, indicating her multifaceted nature. She is often portrayed sitting on a lotus flower.