Visit Selamta virtually

There's no better way to understand our unique and holistic approach of orphan care than to take a trip and visit Selamta.

On a virtual trip, you will meet our Selamta staff and families, dive deeper into the Selamta model, learn what long-term partnership looks like and experience a traditional coffee ceremony at one of our family homes.

To see if there’s an upcoming trip or to set one up, contact Julia@selamtafamilyproject.org

Virtual English Summer Camp  

Selamta’s English Summer Camp is a 2-week program for our youth. You’ll be leading camp activities for students, ages 7 and up, spending half the day teaching English through a Bible-based curriculum in a fun, game filled, learning environment and the other half playing sports, doing art, and other enrichment activities.

Vision Trips

If you're interested in a one-week trip to Selamta with the intent to see our Forever Family Program first hand, get to know Selamta on a more personal level, and meet our families - a vision trip is for you.

If you're a professional in one of our cornerstone areas and your skills could be utilized for professional development, an element of service could be added. All vision trips are led by Margaret, our Volunteer and Trip Coordinator.

We don’t currently have an upcoming Vision Trip on the calendar, but if your church wants to schedule a trip, contact Julia@selamtafamilyproject.org

General Trip Information

Trips range in total cost between $3,000 – $4,500, depending on flights, additional in-country travel and fixed costs. Once your basic application is received and accepted, our Volunteer and Trip Coordinator, Margaret Hoffer, will be in touch with additional information and resources. For specific questions, email Julia@selamtafamilyproject.org

Team Trips are led by Selamta Staff and can accommodate up to 14 volunteers at a time. You will have the chance to meet and work alongside our families and staff. You will stay at a guesthouse near to our Community Center to be immersed in the community and environment in which we serve. You will have an opportunity to see with your own eyes why Selamta’s model is unique and extraordinary.

Banner photo above by The Archibald Project (@thearchibaldproject), an orphan care advocacy organization that uses media to share inspiring stories to inspire people into action.