Our program Goals
At the heart of the Satori and Diar Foundation is a genuine devotion to healing, sustainability, and altruism, manifested via creative, ecologically friendly farming practises. Our primary goals revolve around the effective reintegration of veterans into the workforce and the creation of meaningful employment opportunities. Concurrently, we are committed to the establishment of strong mechanisms to address the complex issues confronting homeless, disabled, and wounded veterans. We strive to build and implement effective service delivery systems that contribute to the holistic well-being and empowerment of individuals who have selflessly served our country.
Our program mission is to heal to sustain and to give back to others via innovative farming practices that’s also environmentally friendly. Reintegrating veterans Individuals into the Workforce and Building Strong Systems, Satori Foundation and Diar foundation has two core objectives which are to provide services to assist in reintegrating homeless veterans into meaningful employment within the labor force and to stimulate the development of effective service delivery systems that will address the complex problems facing homeless, disable wounded veterans.
Our Mission
Veterans in Agriculture and Agribusiness
Veteran always find it challenging to determine what to do after military service, and to figure out how their experience can transfer to other career fields. Satori Foundation and Diar foundation wanted the veterans to know that Their experience and skillset can immediately and directly transfer to the field of agriculture Satori farm is a veteran’s farm which is part of the community of beginning farmers and are therefore all veterans are eligible for programs to help start and continue a career in farming.
Satori Foundation and Diar foundation aim is to help veterans/ Ex-Combatants transition into farming, ranching, and other agricultural opportunities by connecting with financial, educational, and training resources, and business planning support. These resources include:
Opportunities for Veterans// Ex-Combatants in Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Satori Foundation and Diar foundation is committed to supports veterans involved in urban agriculture and innovative production.
Urban agriculture includes the cultivating, processing, and distributing of agricultural products in urban and suburban areas. Community gardens, rooftop farms, hydroponic, aeroponic, and aquaponic facilities, and vertical production are all examples of urban agriculture. Tribal communities and small towns may also be included.
Diar Foundation and Satori Foundation have learned that Suicide and mental health distress disproportionately affect Veterans// Ex-Combatants not only in the United States it a worldwide big threat and challenge.
Let us use America as example
According to a report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, more than 5 million veterans suffered from these adverse behavioral health issues in 2020. That same year, after adjusting for age and sex differences in the population, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) estimated that veterans were 57.3 percent more likely to commit suicide than non-veterans.
Because of the above reason Satori Foundation and Diar foundation team up in partnership in 2020 to provide retired military personnel with a wide range of services, including understanding Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits, accessing mental and physical health solutions, and upskilling for new career opportunities.
Through the partnership and teamwork with other Communities will makes it easier to bring Veterans together, mentor at scale, and create a culture of camaraderie, support, and development. It also allows them to extend the benefits of in-person programs to more people through a targeted virtual community.
Mental Health Services for Veterans/Ex-Combatants
Not only do 1 in 3 veterans live with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but 1 in 3 veterans also feel they don’t get the mental health services they need. We are here to change that. Through interactive programs, rehabilitative retreats, and professional services, veterans suffering from the invisible wounds of service can build resilience to help overcome mental health conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), military sexual trauma (MST), traumatic brain injury (TBI) and more.
Diar Foundation in Sudan and South Sudan working to support Ex- Combatant (Veterans)
Diar Foundation has been working in South Sudan and Sudan for over 22 years. We have a strong and established team working tirelessly from 5 bases the country, providing essential services and helping to keep people alive.
Diar Foundation is providing comprehensive support to vulnerable Ex- Combatant (Veterans)families, especially those affected by fighting in South Sudan and Sudan. The Diar Foundation is one of the few institutions in South Sudan that has the credibility, capacity, and presence to effectively address concerns affecting society at large.
It continues to act as a bridge to support, peacebuilding and reconciliation Diar foundation and its local partners are working to strengthen relationships and promote healing, while continuing to deliver lifesaving emergency and development assistance. Our projects work with community groups, school level actors, women, and youth to monitor and enable them to address local, gender and conflict issues in a more inclusive, participatory, and transparent manner.
We work to advance literacy, education, and skills development of out-of-school learners. Supported by funds from different donors and together with partner organizations and local authorities we provide vulnerable populations with relevant and gender responsive education interventions, adult literacy and accelerated education, teacher education and strengthening the capacities of the existing education system.
We work to enhance inclusive peacebuilding. Our action focusses on conflict-sensitive program, accountable governance and improving capacities of local actors and crisis-affected communities. We support multi-stakeholder dialogues that aim at addressing contextual risks, improved inclusive public accountability mechanisms and spaces, as well as leadership of women and youth, and their organizations. Veterans, Young people and women are also organized and supported to influence and show agency in addressing and challenging harmful social norms.
With the incredible support of our donors, we have provided over 3,000 veterans or Ex-combatants with intensive outpatient care and therapy sessions in just the past year – helping veterans and their families live happier and more fulfilling lives. PTSD is a common problem for Veterans that leads to poor outcomes. Our Health Coaching is a developed intervention to increase Veterans’ involvement in their own healthcare and improve recovery through identifying Veteran’s values, creating a personalized health plan, and setting health and wellness goals.
For Veterans with PTSD, it can be a significant addition to other health services to develop an overall wellness plan based on individual values, needs, and lifestyle. Satori Foundation and Dair foundation health Coaching is designed to address a crucial need for Veterans.
Building resilience
Diar Foundation is striving to help Veterans and Ex- Combatant (Veterans) people get back on their feet. We are making sure children don’t miss out on education, supporting people to establish and rebuild trades and livelihoods, and helping communities to set up and run local infrastructure, including water treatment facilities.
Resilience Impact Dedication of Diar foundation work in South Sudan and South Sudan is just one example where your presence makes a world of difference.
Thank you!