At last weeks parents evening we were very grateful to the two social workers of SEPE (Servicio Especializado de Protección Especial) who accompanied and presented a special programme. SEPE is a free, public service which offers a specialised service to victims of domestic violence and child abuse. SEPE also works to support human rights and…
Maricela Guadamud – is an inspiring woman with grand designs for Life! Maricela has been involved with SALEM Ecuador since she was 7 years old! With our continued support and her own talent, initiative, hard work and persistence, she realised her dream of studying graphic design! Now working as a freelance designer we are proud…
Meet our psychologist, Emilia Gruezo (27)! Every day she works in the community to support the rights of our children and adolescents. The essence of my work is to accompany, guide and listen Why do you enjoy working with children and teenagers? Every child represents a small part of the humanity that the world needs,…
Our social worker, Nelmar, works in the community to support the rights of our children and adolescents. Her valuable work is in danger of being stopped due to a lack of funds. Can you make a donation to help us to maintain our Family counselling services within the local community?
The Logo on our new handmade t-shirts depicts a heart with children at play surrounded by many of the values and qualities which are important to us and our work within the community here in Mindo. Love Respect Freedom Trust Friendship Peace Fun Honesty Fellowship The name SALEM is derived from the Hebrew “Shalom” and…
Christmas time is often not easy for the SALEM children. It should be a family celebration, but it’s often not so easy at home. Juan (15), Martín (10) and Sabina (8) live with their mother in a small, dark, and musty room. A few months ago, they fled gang violence from the province of Esmeraldas…
Peace is a path, not a state. It is something that we must constantly move towards. At SALEM Ecuador, we put peace into practice. We share with you our Christmas wish for peace: Women, children, and families living in violence-free homes. At this very moment we are developing an action plan for SALEM to give families…
This past Sunday, SALEM Ecuador volunteers prepared and delivered hundreds of seedlings and sacks of compost to local families that participate in the SALEM Ecuador Family Garden Initiative. Jonas Lange, Director of SALEM Ecuador gets to the heart of the matter, “The garden is a therapeutic space. The Family Garden Initiative is a perfect opportunity…
SALEM Handmade is a social enterprise start up. We are seeking angel investors who want to empower and enable women to create their own thriving social enterprise.