At Ustawi, we've cooked up a special recipe for healing and growth that mixes the wisdom of the past with the digital tools of the present. Think of it like making a delicious soup with ingredients from your grandma's kitchen and a modern-day supermarket.

To start, we infuse our approach with traditional healing practices. Long before the advent of hospitals and clinics, people were finding their own paths to healing. We respect and incorporate that ancestral wisdom that has resonated with Africans for generations.

To this, we add a twist of modernity by introducing technology. In our interconnected world, technology serves as a powerful tool to link people, no matter how geographically distant they might be. It provides them with practical tools to forge a better future.

At the core of our initiative are peer support circles, a significant component akin to a group of friends gathered around a comforting fire. These circles offer a safe space where individuals can share their stories, gain emotional relief, and uplift one another.

Next, we garnish our approach with a focus on economic empowerment. Because the reality is, financial stability is vital. Together with our fintech partner, Onkout, we help individuals adopt a forward-thinking mindset, enabling them to save and create robust support systems within their peer groups. They can then embark on their small business ventures, taking solace in knowing they have a community cheering them on. This important element allows individuals to nurture their families and guarantees that our healing circles don't end with emotional healing alone, but extend to tangible growth.

Lastly, we sprinkle our work with community engagement. Just like the cherished spice that gives a dish its unique flavor, we engage with entire communities, honoring their cultures, and offering support that resonates with them.

The result? Ustawi's healing brew - an innovative blend of tradition and novelty, emotional support and growth, all within a warm, respectful community. This unique approach is the catalyst for healing hearts and nurturing dreams.