OUR SERVICES
SHO' MAT' FOUNDATION (SMF) champions partnerships through programmatic interventions that embody sustainable social development within these five interconnected priority areas: 1. Health, Wellness and Wellbeing (Our Signature Programme); 2. Social and Sustainable Enterprise; 3. Education, Development and Awareness; 4. Environment and Rehabilitation; 5. Other Human Services and Support.
Sustainable, long-term solutions to inequity, injustice and other societal problems require comprehensive and multi-disciplined approaches.
1. Health, Wellness and Wellbeing (Our Signature Programme)
Our flagship intervention of Health, Wellness and Wellbeing programme is the cornerstone of our mission, emphasizing proactive and comprehensive care. By facilitating cutting-edge health assessments, leveraging global health expertise, creating customized wellness plans and implementing community-focused initiatives, we prioritize lifestyle-based prevention over treatment. This holistic approach integrates traditional wisdom with modern science, empowering individuals to achieve optimal physical, mental and emotional health. We aim to cultivate vibrant communities where every person thrives in health, wellness and wellbeing
2. Social and Sustainable Enterprise
The Social and Sustainable Enterprise programme is designed to ignite innovation and drive economic growth while fostering social and development responsibility. Through collaboration, tailored training, mentorship, and other resources, we support the creation and development of enterprises that generate income and contribute positively to society. By championing sustainable practices, we help entrepreneurs build resilient enterprises that contribute positively to their communities. Our vision is a dynamic, inclusive economy with shared and sustained prosperity.
3. Education, Development and Awareness
Our Education, Development and Awareness programme focuses on empowerment, providing quality educational opportunities across all ages and promoting lifelong learning. From foundational early childhood education to advanced adult learning programmes, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of continuing lifelong learning. By raising awareness on critical issues and promoting social development excellence, we aim to equip individuals with the skills, knowledge and level of awareness necessary to realise their full potential and drive societal progress.
4. Environment and Rehabilitation
The Environment and Rehabilitation programme is dedicated to the preservation and restoration of our natural environment. We spearhead impactful projects focused on conservation, sustainable practices and ecosystem restoration. Our innovative initiatives include sustainable energy projects, sustainable agricultural projects, pure water access, pure air access and other sustainable restoration and conservation efforts, engaging individuals in our communities in the stewardship of the environment. We are committed to creating a sustainable future where the natural environment is preserved and rejuvenated for human benefit.
5. Other Human Services and Support
Our Other Human Services and Support programme is a lifeline for those in need, addressing the diverse challenges faced by our societies. We provide essential services such as emergency relief, food security initiatives, housing support, and other critical relief support to meet the urgent and ongoing needs of those facing hardship. Our comprehensive, compassionate approach aims to uplift individuals and families, restoring and maintaining their dignity and hope and enabling them to rebuild and maintain confidence and resilience. Through dignity and hope, we empower people not only to overcome adversity but also to achieve long-term stability and well-being.
OUR IMPACT
We are committed to measurable impact goals, aligning our social development efforts to be sustainable. Meaningful change is achieved through hard work, creativity and passion. Our social support is offered to everybody without any kind of discrimination. Given our geographic and demographic landscape, we find ourselves primarily serving and impacting grassroots as follows:-
- Global Geographic Focus: Our reach is global, with a significant presence in Africa, currently Lesotho and South Africa.
- People of Colour: Over 95% of our beneficiaries are black individuals.
- Women Beneficiaries: More than 85% of our beneficiaries are women.
- Women at the Helm or “Bo-‘M’e ba ts’oara thipa ka bohaleng:” 80% of our founding members are women. The Governing Board is led by a distinguished female leader.
- Global Health Excellence: Over the past 17 years, our robust proactive lifestyle-based interventions have resulted in remarkable results, including ZERO death/mortality among hundreds of individuals globally in relation to some of the diseases that are leading causes of death around the world. This demonstrates our unwavering commitment to global health, wellness and well-being. As a dedicated charity, we strive to create healthier, more vibrant communities worldwide.
We are proud of the impact we have made so far, but our journey is far from over. We envision a future where our preventative care strategies, social enterprise interventions, etc are implemented on a global scale, helping millions of people lead healthier and more fulfilling lives. To achieve this, we rely on the support and partnership of individuals, communities and organizations who share our vision.