Organization: CHILDVOICE INTERNATIONAL
Mission: ChildVoice builds therapeutic communities by creating a village of refuge for children and youth traumatized by conflict. This includes war orphans, former child soldiers and members of displaced families. Within the residential center, participants engage in a comprehensive array of activities designed to promote healing.
Activities: Participants in the program meet regularly with a culturally competent counselor who is able to facilitate emotional and spiritual recovery.
Participants whose everyday life, including schooling, was interrupted by the intrusion of violence, take part in basic education classes aligned with government mandated curricula. The students also choose from several class options that teach marketable skills that can provide a livelihood once they graduate and return to their home communities. The students take national exams and receive certification in their chosen course work.
Participants who suffered the loss of parents, relatives, friends, teachers or mentors, receive guidance in the skills needed to navigate life, including relationship building, problem solving, parenting and financial stewardship.
NTEE category: Human Services
Secondary category: Mental Health & Crisis Intervention