Our methodology
“If I am not in the world simply to adapt to it, but rather transform it, and if it is not possible to change the world without a certain dream or vision for it, I must make use of every possibility there is not only to speak about my utopia, but also to engage in practices consistent with it.”
Paulo Freire, Pedagogy of Indignation
SALT-CLCP is about :
- Getting inspired to harness your strengths, connect to others and change your world in a way that is meaningful to you.
- A simple and powerful facilitation method, based on human potential and local resources.
- Applies in all contexts.
- Ownership and empowerment resulting in a sustainable response.
In just over 15 years, our methodology has spread across 50 different countries and is applied to as many different issues.
The secret of its spread? It’s easy to grasp and to replicate, and it helps people reconnect with a sense of purpose, with their own capacities, and with each other as they realise their potential to change the(ir) world(s).
Though HIV/AIDS was our starting point, today, we celebrate the actions of communities in response to a diverse set of life challenges. To highlight just a few: child health, maternal health, aquatic agriculture, nutrition, living together, diabetes, environment and ecology, refugees, AIDS, malaria, water, sanitation and hygiene, school life and education, palliative care, and ageing with dignity.
Our way of working
Join the journey, learn the walk
and contribute to building a better world
Become a partner and build resilience in your own organization or community
Become a change maker in your own community
Help communities to be autonomous
Field stories
Hong Kong University and NGOs explore SALT-CLCP for Community Ownership of Health
“Dignity Home Kong Community” is the dream of NGO representatives from Hong Kong for the future of their city. They came together as a rare opportunity, on invitation of the Hong Kong University School of Public Health. In a workshop from the 4th to the 7th of November 2024, The Constellation facilitation team with Rapeepun Jommaroeng (Ohm) and Marlou de Rouw introduced The Constellation’s approach SALT and CLCP, with the aim to increase community ownership of health measures.
Young Women connect for learning from their work on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
In July, teams went for a series of Learn Visits in Nigeria and, from August-November, in Kenya. “For We Lead, Learning visits are the “front and centre” of our learning agenda as they provide us with the opportunity to experience first-hand what our partners and right holders are doing and share ideas on how to improve our programme. They also make it possible for us to bond with each other and deepen our understanding of the different approaches that are being implemented,” says Nyambura Gathumbi, Global Program manager.
Voice Multi-country grantees take action towards a joint dream
The Constellation has facilitated the Linking and Learning journey where those grantees grew from focusing on their own particular cause to taking action towards a joint dream. The Constellation used and adapted its strength-based SALT approach (Support, Appreciate, Learn and Transfer) and several tools from its Community Life Competence Process for accompaniment. At the closing of the Voice project, a strong sense of solidarity exists between the parties, the journey is not yet at an end.