Selamta’s Theory of Change specifically calls for in-country, community integrated, holistic solutions to the orphan crisis because the outcomes from these solutions are game changers.
In-country
Retaining a strong sense of culture and personal identity
Reduction in traumatic disruptions and increased stability
Caring, engaged, and influential citizens, guided by local role models and mentors
“Every child grows with a strong sense of belonging and togetherness.
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Community-integrated
Sustainability by utilizing local resources including schools, churches and hospitals
Reduced stigma associated with vulnerable children and families
Healthy members of society able to care for self and give back
“Selamta provides children with holistic support so that they fully integrate with the community that they were living. ”
Holistic
Children know the permanency of a loving, stable family
Restoration of the whole person within each family
Parents equipped and empowered to raise healthy families
“At dinner, when every member of our family is around the table, that is when we discuss daily issues and laugh at one another by saying silly things. I love this quality time of the day.
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We build our foundation of family on four cornerstones. Each of them has significant impact within the lives of the children and families we serve.
Education
Access and support for every child to complete primary, secondary and tertiary education
Support and encouragement through tutors, recognition, and extracurricular activities
Access to training for life skills, adult literacy, financial literacy and communication for moms
“Selamta has organized a virtual life skill training and that helped me to see and ask myself where I am and how I am capable of doing things. In general, the team has put maximum effort into helping us.”
Health & wellness
Improved nutrition and WASH practices
Access to basic preventative, acute, chronic and reproductive health care
Increased ability to advocate for self concerning physical needs
“As soon as I joined Selamta, my life began to take a different turn. I got access to everything a child needs to develop.”
Psychosocial Support
Access to trauma informed care, Trust-Based Relational Intervention, and counseling
Parents equipped to understand and respond to the mental health needs of children through adolescence
Reduced symptoms of PTSD, behavioral disorders, and depression
“The whole staff at Selamta believes in me. They always tell me I can be somebody I want to be.”
Spiritual development
Healthy relationships with God, self, others and their environment
Increased understanding of inherent dignity and worth
Access to bible studies, small group experiences, and local churches
“Thinking about my past challenging experiences and how I got through them, I believe God is always by my side and helps me to pass any situation.”
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