From the life narratives of disadvantaged children who were victims of armed conflict, spirituality could be understood in the context of family, community, friends and aspirations. However, this initial finding needed further validation with the participants. Likewise, to utilise the findings for psychological intervention, spirituality needs to be developed with them. By doing this (living and reflecting with the children), psychologists or researchers will be able to develop programmes (spiritual or psychological) that are more meaningful and empowering to children; rather than imposing a spiritual or psychological processes that are totally alien to them. After all, at the end of the day, family, community, friends and aspirations are the most reliable resource which the disadvantaged children could constantly cling on to.
The main component of Proyecto SERAS is the professional development of teachers in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The methodology and materials used were developed by Project VISION and Project MASTT, both funded by NASA. The key to success for Proyecto SERAS lies in the strong partnership formed by the private and public sectors in which all partners play a role to achieve quality and systemic change. SERAS is now looking at an opportunity to expand its services by means of the use of web-based technologies. This project is funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
The effect of trauma from an armed conflict is central to the concern of psychosocial workers in responding to children's psychosocial needs. However, dealing with trauma is not the priority of a disadvantaged community in view of recovering from the negative impacts of armed conflict. This 2-year case study presents insights on how psychosocial workers can team-up with a community to understand people's priorities and develop indigenous child protection programs. The study emphasizes the capacity of the community to address the psychosocial concerns of children by utilizing interventions that are familiar and meaningful to them. When a community claims expertise in managing their lives by using their own strengths, this ensures a sustainable protection for children. The role of psychosocial workers is to discover the path where they can journey with a disadvantaged community.
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