Sometimes it’s helpful to take a step back and notice the things that have become normal. When the remarkable becomes unremarkable, that’s a sure sign that genuine change has taken place. Recently in the Salem Social Cafe, a young member of our World Without Limits social club for people with disabilities celebrated his 20th birthday. […]
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It’s always great when we get to welcome guests to Salem, and in April two of our friends from Almaty came by. The former lead singers of the popular Almaty groups “Skillz Band” and “Remark” held a bit of a concert in the Salem Social Cafe. Together, Amal and Ruslan now form a duo called […]
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“How can I be more successful in my life and work?” “What will help me become happier?” “How can I make my life count for something I really believe in?” These are all great questions to ask, whoever you are. Here at Salem Social Village, growth and learning are central to our mission statement, and so […]
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Every year, the Altyn Zhurek awards (which means Golden Heart in Kazakh) are held in Kazakhstan. These are intended to recognise and encourage those working in the charitable sector, whether individual benefactors, companies involved in social projects, or NGOs working with those in need. This year, Salem Social Village was nominated in the category of […]
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“I would just love to do something to help a charity. I’m so glad I found your organization! Please keep me informed. My friends and I want to help as much as we can. ” The majority of people here have little understanding of the role that non-profit organizations can play in society, or any […]
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