Why We Exist
Barriers That Silence Survivors
STIGMA
Fear of judgment keeps more women silent than violence itself. Communities that should protect are often the first source of shame.
LANGUAGE
170+ languages are spoken in Kenya. Most crisis services support fewer than five — locking out the women who need help most.
ACCESS
Millions of women have no data plan, no smartphone, no way to reach help. Digital solutions that require the internet exclude them entirely.
FRAGMENTATION
Reports are filed. Cases are lost. Follow-through fails survivors at every turn. There is no unified system connecting the dots.
"1 in 3 women globally will experience physical or sexual violence in her lifetime."
— World Health Organization
This is where Asha steps in.
The Solution
However You Reach Us, We Receive You.
The Asha ecosystem meets survivors where they are. Whether through a mobile app or a simple SMS text, every message reaches the same secure, unified platform.
No internet? Text us. No smartphone? Call the hotline. Wherever you are, whatever device you have, Asha ensures no survivor is left without a pathway to help.
170+ languages
What Asha Offers
Built for Every Survivor. On Any Device.
A complete ecosystem of tools — from crisis reporting to community healing — available on smartphone or basic phone.
Confidential Reporting
Multi-modal reporting with a Quick Exit safety button. Your safety is the design — one tap clears all history.
AI Wellness Chat
24/7 trauma-informed support. Grounding techniques, safety planning, always available — even at 3am when no one else is.
Resource Directory
Verified shelters, legal aid, and medical services — geo-mapped near you. Whether in Nairobi, Kisumu, or a rural county.
Community Forums
Anonymous, moderated peer support. You are not alone in this. Hear stories, share strength, find community.
SMS Hotline
Toll-free, 24/7. Works on any phone, in any language, without internet. Because access should never be a barrier to safety.
Case Management
Every report tracked to resolution. Automated follow-ups at 24h and 72h. No case falls through the cracks.
Who We Are
Rooted in Kenya. Built for Kenya.
Usalama Hub is a registered Kenyan non-profit governed by a Board of Directors and guided by five core values. We are not a foreign organisation parachuting in — we are the community we serve.
We believe that technology, when designed with survivors at the centre, can transform the landscape of safety and justice in Kenya. Every decision we make is held to that standard.
Registered Non-Profit
Kenya | Est. 2025
First Product
Asha
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Every action — no matter how small — makes a survivor safer today.
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We are building with NGOs, institutions, and corporates across Kenya.
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