Program Model

SOHO’s multi-disciplinary network of collaborators contribute their individual expertise to deliver a service outcome that is substantive and sustainable. SOHO serves as a catalyst, connecting partners abroad with those at the local level. We participate together in the kind of collaborative problem solving that maximizes the use of existing resources and minimizes duplication of services. Our effectiveness is enhanced by our ability to harness a broad network of partners within the target African communities as well as within the U.S.

Key Partners

Purdue University

• Purdue University’s Agricultural Extension Program is collaborating with SOHO in development of a Farm Health program providing agricultural training for AIDS affected families alongside unaffected families so that the farming skills are addressed while the stigmatization is reduced.
• Purdue’s Global Engineering Program is involved in development of a water program that will engage senior Purdue students by creating projects that address clean water sources.
• Purdue’s Communications Department is assisting with the creation of promotional tools to foster awareness of SOHO and its mission.

Andrews University

• Andrews University’s School of Technology is involving several departments in multiple projects addressing food security, sanitation and clean water, architecture and engineering.
• Andrews University School of Agriculture is partnering with SOHO and ADRA (Adventist Development and Relief Agency) in development of a 67 acre farm project in HhoHho, Swaziland. Here, the unusually rich soil is growing crops to help feed OVCs at our Welcome Places and other Care Points and providing training for local Swazi farmers.

St. Vincent Health

• In partnership with St. Vincent Health, a network of hospitals and medical facilities, SOHO has received office space, staff support, and a potential volunteer pool to assist with various health-care initiatives.

WFYI – Indianapolis

• In collaboration with SOHO, WFYI is developing a television documentary about child-headed households and the public television station is also participating in community awareness of the humanitarian issues addressed by SOHO.

Ball State University

• A team of Ball State students is collaborating with SOHO and its Advisory Board to develop SOHO’s strategic public relations and marketing plan.

Swaziland Action Group Against Abuse (SWAGAA)

• SOHO is collaborating with SWAGAA on a child-headed household program to improve the lives of children who have the responsibility of parenting other children. These children are particularly vulnerable to abuse. The Child Headed Household Program includes addressing health care, food, education, skills training and freedom from abuse.

Alliance of Mayor’s Initiative for Community Action on AIDS at the Local Level (AMICAALL-Swaziland)

• In collaboration with SOHO, AMICAALL is developing an HIV/AIDS prevention program that emphasizes education, behavior modification, and empowerment for positive life choices.

Current SOHO Partners

Marvin White, CFO, Systems VP, St Vincent Health
Hon. Myra Selby, Partner, Ice Miller
Dr. J. Lowenberg-DeBoer, Associate Dean and Director, International Programs in Agriculture, Purdue University
Dr. Gilbert L. Rochon, Associate VP, Collaborative Research and Engagement, Chief Scientist Rosen Center For Advanced Computing, Purdue University
Dr. Verlyn Benson, Dean, School of Technology, Andrews University
Dr. Tom Chittick, Chair, School of Agriculture, Andrews University
Dr. Stephen N. Campbell, Professor, Counseling, Nova Southeastern University
Clayton Taylor, Vice President, WFYI–TV
Dr. Patricia Rochon, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Communication, Purdue University
W. Michael Clippinger, Asst. Vice Chancellor, IVY Tech. Community College
Indianapolis Chapters of The Links, Inc.
Dr. Karla McKanders, University of Tennessee, School of Law
Alec Rosenberg, Trademark and copyright attorney, Arent Fox LLC
Stephanie Woodcox, Children’s Special Health Care Services, Indiana State Dept. Of Health
Andrea Perez, HIV/STD, Program Manager, Communities of Color, Indiana State Dept. of Health
Tony Melloh, Samaritan’s Feet
Dr. Rabi Mohtar, Global Engineering, Purdue University
Engineers Without Borders, Purdue University
Will Austin, Basic Utility Vehicle, Institute for Affordable Transportation
Prince Cedza Dlamini, CEO and founder, UBUNTU Institute, Johannesburg, SA
Bishop Jeremiah Mdlalose, Bishop of the Royal Household of King Goodwill Zwelthini, Light Of The Zulu Nation, KwaZulu Natal
Phesheya Vilakazi, Program Manager, SWAGAA (Swaziland Action Group Against Abuse)
Rudolph Maziya, National Director, AMICAAL (Alliance of Mayors Initiative for Community Action on AIDS at the Local Level)
Khulekani Magongo, Administrator, Young Heroes Swaziland

SOHO Advisors

• H.E. Ephraim M. Hlophe, Ambassador, Embassy of the Kingdom of Swaziland
• Dr. Eddie Rukundo, President, HIV/AIDS Forum for South Africa
• Solomon Nkabinde, County Chair, Shell Oil, Swaziland
• Dr. David R. Williams, Harvard School of Public Health
• Nkanyiso Gamedze, Director ADRA, Swaziland
• Heather Dawn Small, Dir. Women’s Ministries, SDA General Conference
• Dr. Flonzie Brown-Wright, Scholar in Residence, Miami University
• Tshidi Nyama, Partner, Global Coaching Partnership
• Antoinette DuPont, Tums Group, Swaziland
• Rudolph Maziya, National Director, AMICAALL-Swaziland
• Mokhothu Makhalanyane, Community Outreach Liaison, Lesotho

Other SOHO Supporters

• Vision Direct Mailing Services
• Lohr Design
• In Site Art
• RJE Business Furniture
• Continental Office Environments
• Creative Solutions
• Binford Group of Indiana
• Business Furniture Corporation
• National Office Furniture
• Toshiba Business Solutions
• Sensory Technologies
• Engledow Group, Carmel
• Zach Golay Photography
• Images and Tales
• Josef Kissinger Photography