About Seed of Hope
Seed of Hope Enhanced Living International (SOHEL) is a faith-based non-profit organization in Jos, Nigeria, dedicated to empowering people with disabilities through skills training (like vocational skills for work), trauma healing, mobility support (wheelchairs), and promoting inclusion, aiming to foster independence and transform lives by bridging gaps in education, skills, and societal acceptance, reflecting a holistic approach to disability inclusion.
Key Focus Areas:
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Skills Training: They run a Skills Center to provide technical, business, and foundation skills for people with disabilities, helping them access work and livelihoods.
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Trauma Healing: Using Bible-based models, they offer mental health support and healing for trauma, often linked to disability or conflict.
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Mobility & Accessibility: Providing essential aids like wheelchairs to improve physical access and independence for individuals with disabilities.
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Inclusion & Advocacy: Promoting integration into the community, fostering inclusion, and advocating for the rights and full potential of people with disabilities.
Empowering individuals with disability through training in various skills at our Skills Center, enabling them to lead independent and fulfilling lives.
Our Mission
The mission of Seed of Hope Enhanced Living is to cultivate an inclusive society in Nigeria where individuals with disabilities are seen, valued, and equipped with skills and hope to participate fully, breaking barriers, and live to their God-given potential.
Our Vision
Seed of Hope Enhanced Living International envisions a Jos, Nigeria, where persons with disabilities are fully included, empowered, and thriving, living with dignity, independence, and purpose, breaking down barriers and realizing their potential as valued contributors in a fully accessible, equitable society that celebrates diversity and fosters holistic well-being.
Key Elements of the Vision:
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Full Inclusion & Belonging: A community where PWDs are integral, welcomed, and active participants in all aspects of life (social, economic, political).
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Empowerment & Independence: Individuals equipped with skills, resources (like wheelchairs), and opportunities to live autonomously.
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Dignity & Respect: A societal shift from pity to recognizing inherent worth and rights, ensuring respectful treatment.
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Accessibility & Equity: A physically and attitudinally barrier-free environment in Jos, ensuring equal access to services, education, and employment.
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Holistic Well-being: Focus on physical, emotional, spiritual, and vocational health for a truly enhanced life.