Generally people tend to regard orphans and those children passing out of orphanages value either as unfortunate or in a condescending manner. While such children do need sympathetic action and support, however the attitude or lack of resources in many orphanages leads to a psychological scar on the child's mental make-up.

Shalom academy hence is committed to giving prominence to the following core values and that enhances the positive attributes of a child's upbringing by using the family module of caring for these children:

• Instilling personal values and direction such as Responsibility, Discipline, Work ethics, Family values and Honesty /trust/ integrity.
• Ensuring sense of self-worth, belonging, self-esteem, confidence, encouragement and love by being part of a family.
• Providing all basic amenities such as Food, Housing, Medical care, Recreation & Sports to a high standard.
• Giving access to a high quality of Education, after school curriculum and direction to a fulfilling career.
• Developing skills in Sports, Public/Social and Creative Arts.
• Special guidance for spiritual and personal development.
• Family module generates friendships and close sibling ties, which will also give them a sense of stability in life.

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The above focus would ensure that the following negative elements which they suffer from would be abolished:

Feeling of separation from immediate families and siblings, which induces deficiency in love, support, visits of siblings and homesickness.

• Lack of food, clothing, shelter, attention, guidance, sufficient education, skill development due to minimal resources.
• Lack of freedom and independence . Excessive punishment and abusive punishment due to unconcerned guardians.
• Unreasonable work demands, too few hours of leisure and harsh work environment