OKEDEJAPAH TRAUMA VICTIMS INITIATIVE
About OTVI
Vision Statement
"Our vision is a society where all trauma victims have access to comprehensive care and unwavering support, empowering them to heal and thrive."
Mission Statement
"Our mission is to provide trauma victims with holistic care that addresses their physical, emotional, and psychological needs. We advocate for actions and policies that foster healing, resilience, and empowerment, ensuring trauma victims can rebuild their lives within a supportive community."
OUR APPROACH
RESEARCH
Social Work
Social Work
We study the impact of rehabilitative care on the well-being of trauma survivors. By conducting thorough baseline evaluations and continuous monitoring, we ensure the effectiveness of our efforts is carefully documented as knowledge products. These products are used to drive our advocacies that help shape actions and policies and advance a collective understanding of evidence-based trauma healing programmes.
Social Work
Social Work
Social Work
Our social work team provides practical and emotional support, advocating for the needs of victims (housing, food, medical care, and education) by linking them to other support services that can help them take control of their recovery. This holistic approach addresses the immediate and long-term needs of trauma survivors, helping them heal and rebuild their lives.
Advocacy
Social Work
Healing and Clinical Programs
Our advocacy approach involves using social media and multimedia tools to amplify the voices of those whose abuse of human rights led to their trauma. This includes collaborating with human rights defenders to promote social justice for trauma victims and informing policy makers on best practices for supporting survivors and upholding human rights. We aim to, through this, create a systemic change that benefits trauma survivors in society.
Healing and Clinical Programs
Healing and Clinical Programs
Healing and Clinical Programs
We assist trauma survivors in their healing journey through specialized programming and professional care, including mental health counseling, group therapy, and social work services.
Mental Health Counseling
Healing and Clinical Programs
Mental Health Counseling
Our core approach begins with mental health support, aiding survivors in healing, recovery, and symptom management. Mental health care is essential in emergencies and for long-term recovery, which is why we advocate for and deliver these services to those with different traumas.
Group Therapy
Healing and Clinical Programs
Mental Health Counseling
Through group therapy, we provide a supportive, validating environment where they can connect with others, learn coping strategies, and feel empowered on their healing journey.
Capacity Development
Capacity Development
Capacity Development
Our capacity-building approach involves training individuals, communities, and organizations on best practices to provide effective care for trauma survivors. This would enable them to understand and implement trauma-informed, culturally responsive care, enhancing their ability to support survivors. Programming around our capacity building ensures continuity of support over the long term, strengthening the overall care network available to trauma survivors.
Core Values
Capacity Development
Capacity Development
Compassion: Treat every trauma victim (survivors) with empathy and respect, ensuring they feel heard and valued. Empowerment: Provide the tools, resources, and support necessary for trauma victims to reclaim control over their lives. Integrity: Commit to honesty, transparency, and accountability in all actions and decisions. Collaboration: Work together with individuals, communities, and organizations to create a supportive network. Innovation: Embrace innovative approaches to enhance care and support for trauma victims/survivors.
