Safety. Support. Empower.
We are not a foreign organisation parachuting in. We are the community we serve — building technology that reflects our lived experience and our deepest values.
Our Foundation
Why We Exist. Where We're Going.
Our Principles
Five Values. One Standard.
Every product decision, every partnership, every line of code is measured against these values.
Safety & Dignity
The safety of survivors is the non-negotiable starting point of every decision. Their dignity is never compromised in the pursuit of impact.
Confidentiality
What a survivor shares with us is protected absolutely. Privacy is not a feature — it is a promise we make and keep with every interaction.
Accountability
We hold ourselves to the standard we demand from the systems we work within. Transparent reporting, honest metrics, and follow-through — always.
Inclusion
No woman is excluded because of her language, location, device, or circumstance. Our platform is designed for the margins first — because that is where the need is greatest.
Innovation
We embrace technology not for its own sake, but because it can save lives at scale. We iterate, learn, and build better — guided always by survivor needs, not trends.
Kenya-First Design
Every feature is built for Kenyan realities — low-bandwidth environments, diverse languages, informal settlement contexts, and the specific legal framework of Kenya.
Governance
Board of Directors
Usalama Hub is governed by a committed Board of Directors who bring expertise in law, technology, public health, social work, and civil society.
Dr. Amina Ochieng
Chairperson
Public health specialist with 18 years' experience in GBV response across East Africa.
Advocate Njeri Kamau
Legal Director
Human rights lawyer and former Kenya National Commission on Human Rights commissioner.
James Mwangi
Technology Director
Software engineer and civic tech leader focused on digital infrastructure for underserved communities.
Fatuma Hassan
Community Director
Social worker and community organiser representing grassroots GBV survivor networks in Northern Kenya.
Prof. Grace Wanjiku
Research & Impact
University of Nairobi professor specialising in gender studies and GBV measurement frameworks.
Daniel Kipkoech
Finance Director
Certified public accountant with 12 years in non-profit financial governance and donor accountability.
Our First Product
Asha
Asha is the flagship product of Usalama Hub — a mobile PWA and SMS hotline that gives every survivor in Kenya a confidential, trauma-informed lifeline.
From confidential reporting with a Quick Exit button to AI-powered wellness chat, a geo-mapped resource directory, and a unified case management system — Asha is built for every survivor, on any device.
Be Part of the Change
Whether you donate, volunteer, or spread the word — every action moves a survivor closer to safety.