WHO WE ARE
The Child Rescue Mission Sierra Leone (CRM-SL) is a not for profitable and non-governmental organization, registered with the Government of Sierra Leone, through the Ministry of Social Welfare, Gender and Children’s Affairs. It was founded in June 2009 by two young and dynamic social activists/advocates, who are committed and passionate about bringing a positive social change (s) in the lives of marginalized/disadvantaged young people, within communities in post war Sierra Leone and the world as a whole. The establishment of this organization, was as a result of our burning desires in first of all identifying ourselves with the thousands of young Sierra Leoneans who are living on the streets, slums, and other polluted areas in the above mentioned country, so as to positively transform their lives from living on the street to positive nation builders. Therefore, we are of the strongest conviction that all the problems relating to extreme poverty, illiteracy, environmental pollution, armed conflicts, etc. are not natural, but a man-made one, and if confronted with new ideas and approaches together with other colleague activists/advocates, we will surely bring a positive change for sustainable developments. Although the idea was an initiative of only two young people, today many more like-minded colleagues both national and international, have embraced the concept since 2008 when it started.
OUR VISION
We believe that the persistent suffering of young people, especially in the African continent, is a man made problem, which could be reversed with our collective efforts and energies. Therefore, we envisage communities were all:
-children are valued and respected;
-children are given equal rights and opportunities regardless of their status and
-where children's voices are heard and dealt with for their positive development at all levels.
OUR MISSION
CRM’s mission is to rescue disadvantaged young persons (age 18 and below) from extreme poverty, who are living in slums, market places and other polluted areas in post war Sierra Leone, through the provision of advocacy support, education, nutrition, health and recreational facilities/supports.
OUR FIVE CORE VALUES
Our five core values stand for everything we do and are reflected in all our actions as shown below:
CHILDREN FIRST: means to us that advantaged of children is our top priority; their interest is at the core of all our investments in money, labour and communication.
TEAM WORK: means to us that we always take decisions and act in union, moved by a strong mutual purpose. Our team is powerful because of our common understanding and commitments.
ACCOUNTABILITY: means to us that we area fully reliable organization to our children, donors, partners, employees and collaborators.
EQUALITY: means to us that we give the same rights and respect to everyone, regardless of their religion, race, gender, nationality, tribe, age, social status, professional background, academic merits, disability and other health conditions.
EXCELLENCE: means to us that we always aim at the highest standard of quality in our work and communication. Our organization strives to achieve continuous progress, by being self critical and open to feedback.
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OUR PROGRAMS
CHILD PROTECTION PROGRAM:
CRM-SL is advocating for the legislative progress in the area of children's rights, as working as a catalyst of change, by documenting and reporting all abuses and violations committed against children. Additionally, we will conduct family tracing programs, whereby, street/abandoned children will be link with their parents or foster families.
EDUCATION PROGRAM:
CRM-SL firmly believe that quality education is a key in overcoming poverty and fueling development. Therefore, we will promote the concept of inclusive education amongst underprivileged children. Our conviction is that education shall lead to crucial positive changes in the lives of these children. Not only will they acquire knowledge, but they will also gain the ability to think independently and choose their actions responsibly. They will acquire the healthy habits, skills and attitudes that characterize socially accepted individuals, to achieve our goal. We will provide scholarships and support the renovation or construction of schools, as well as sport and recreational facilities for the above mentioned children at community levels.
NUTRITION PROGRAM:
We will work towards the prevention of malnutrition and stunting amongst underprivileged children. Our priority will be children under 0-5, as they are mostly affected by malnutrition and have the highest mortality rates. Our strategy is to introduce the Integrated Child Development Service (ICDS), involving parents in the prevention of malnutrition since they too have an important role to play.
HEALTH PROGRAM:
The issue of access to basic health care services for underprivileged children is our concern and we will tackle it in the following ways:
a. We will do constant health and hygiene awareness campaigns through community health ambassadors, use of media etc.
b. We will conduct medical health camps on regular basis in remote communities for check-ups, including the treatment of curable cases and the referral of other cases to the appropriate bodies.
c. We will pay particular attention to mental health cases, creating awareness about their needs, facilitating referral to specialized institutions.
d. We will also work closely with youth, providing health and sexual education and counseling to adolescents.
HIV/AIDS PROGRAM:
CRM-SL will work towards awareness raising and the provision of accurate information to children and youth in order to reduce their risk of acquiring HIV/AIDS. This will also include campaigns to combat stigma and discrimination for victims. We will also advocate for community-based care and support for children and youth that are already affected by HIV/AIDS.
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