Nahom Shimelis, a 24-year-old male, overcame learning difficulties and epilepsy with support from Raeye Children's Aid. He received psychosocial counseling, vocational training, and music instruction, leading to improved relationships, increased self-confidence, and employment as a keyboard player and weaver.
Before support
Before
Nahom Shimelis before receiving support, facing challenges with learning and behavior.
Nahom experienced repeated academic failures due to learning difficulties and epilepsy. He also had behavioral issues and communication problems with his family and others, stemming from academic challenges, strained family relationships, emotional dysregulation, and low self-esteem.
Support provided
Nahom received psychosocial counseling, behavioral therapy, adaptive vocational skills training, and music instruction (keyboard) at Raeye Children’s Aid Center. He also participated in behavioral rehabilitation, social integration, performing arts training, and traditional weaving development programs.
Programs attended
Behavioral rehabilitation, social integration, performing arts (keyboard/piano) training, and traditional weaving development.
Changes observed
After
Nahom Shimelis after support, demonstrating his skills as a keyboard player and weaver.
Nahom's relationship with his family and peers has become harmonious and joyful. His self-confidence has significantly improved, and he can express his emotions through music and art.
Major achievements
Nahom is an active participant in RCA's cultural performing arts team as a keyboard player. He is also employed as a staff weaver at Raeye Children's Aid (RCA), achieving financial independence.
The holistic support and behavioral guidance provided by Raeye Children's Aid empowered Nahom to overcome academic and relational struggles, rebuild a joyful connection with his family, perform as a skilled keyboardist, and transition into an official staff weaver demonstrating his true capabilities.
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