Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
Vocational Training Program is one of Salama Centre’s flagship interventions designed to address the long-term economic and psychosocial recovery of vulnerable individuals affected by conflict, displacement, and trauma. At Salama, we believe that healing is incomplete without dignity and agency—and vocational empowerment is a bridge to both. This program empowers young people, women, survivors of gender-based violence (GBV), persons with disabilities (PWDs), and returnees from armed conflict with the tools and support necessary to build independent, productive lives. By investing in practical, in-demand skills, we restore a sense of identity, purpose, and hope among those who have lost so much.
In collaboration with the Borno State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, Salama Centre has established safe, inclusive vocational hubs where participants undergo practical, competency-based training in skills such as:
Tailoring and Fashion Design
Shoemaking and Leatherwork
Catering and Food Processing
ICT and Digital Literacy
Mobile Phone and Electronics Repair
Carpentry and Woodwork
Agriculture and Agribusiness
Renewable Energy (Solar Installation)
Each course is taught by certified local artisans and trainers using hands-on approaches. The curriculum integrates business development training, financial literacy, cooperative formation, and post-graduation access to start-up kits—ensuring that trainees not only gain skills but also the resources to succeed. Beyond the economic benefits, our vocational program is transformational. It fosters reintegration, healing, and community cohesion. Many of our trainees come from groups historically stigmatized—survivors of sexual violence, individuals formerly associated with armed groups, or youth with disabilities. Through shared learning, group productivity, and mentorship, participants gain more than skills; they regain confidence, belonging, and a sense of purpose.
At Salama, vocational training is not just about creating jobs—it is a pathway to justice, inclusion, and long-term resilience. Every toolkit handed over is more than equipment—it’s a symbol of hope, a means to dignity, and a step towards a brighter future.
