Building Bridges of Hope
Core Values
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Dedication: Commitment to wholistic service that brings about transformation
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Honesty: Processes, practices and all dealings are followed through truthfully.
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Transparency: Processes and practices should be open to all that matter.
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Cooperation: Unity and team spirit amongst staff and volunteers.
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Excellence: Excellence in performance to ensure Credibility of programs
Our Story
Shallom International Ministry (SIM) was founded on January 29, 2011, in Abuja, Nigeria, West Africa. The vision, which began several years earlier, was to establish an organization dedicated to uniquely transforming and touching the lives of people, particularly the less privileged and the most neglected, without political, ethnic, gender, or religious discrimination.
Founder Rev. Shafa Salma firmly believes that SIM will make the impossible possible through Christ Jesus and by adhering to sound operational principles. Rev. Salma’s research into the failures of public institutional systems, particularly in Nigeria and African nations, identified the problem largely as a failure of leadership—a core belief that guides the ministry.
SIM embraces uncompromising standards and values, founded on the principle that the right thing must be done rightly at the right time. Its motto is "Transforming and Touching Lives."
The main aim is to make a transformational impact in the lives of the needy, put smiles on their faces, train exceptional leaders, and advance the Kingdom of God. Adopting a holistic approach, SIM integrates spiritual evangelical programs with social human development and poverty reduction projects, focusing on the general well-being of man and his environment.
Our Mission
To serve God and humanity by providing holistic transformation of lives, conducting outreaches, and empowering the less privileged without discrimination based on gender, religion, or ethnicity. We are committed to promoting productivity, training exceptional leaders, and combating social challenges.
Guiding Principals
Shallom International Ministry’s activities are rooted in obedience to the Great Commission, bearing witness to God’s creation and demonstrating His love, especially within our disenfranchised and poorest communities. We aim to restore hope and work toward a more just world, in accordance with God’s will.
As part of the global Christian Community fighting social challenges, we seek collaboration and partnerships with organizations and church agencies worldwide. We strive to transform communities suffering from hunger, disease, violence, marginalization, and moral decay, assuming our responsibility within ecumenical networks.
We offer our services without religious, political, or ethnic discrimination.
Our work is guided by the following principles:
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Excellence: Absolute commitment to exceptional performance standards.
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Integrity & Trust: Maintaining Humility, Faithfulness, Honesty, Transparency, and Accountability.
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Ethical Leadership: Upholding a high degree of integrity and patriotism.
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Respect: Demonstrating the highest respect for one another.
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Impact: Focusing on Productivity and productive services to humanity.
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Stewardship: Serving as a model of the highest ethical standards and best sustainable practices.
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Adaptability: A willingness to meet and transform the challenges of our dynamic environment.
Core Values
Our Vision
The Ministry was founded on a conviction to uniquely transform and uplift the lives of people, especially the less privileged and the most neglected. We are committed to serving without discrimination based on political affiliation, ethnicity, gender, or religion.