ìAfrika stands in soulidarity with the immense challenges, emotional toll, and relentless pressures faced by practitioners, frontliners, and change-makers working within our communities. In a landscape marked by constant giving, the need for a dedicated space to receive care, rest, and rejuvenation is critical for sustainable service.

It is from this understanding that we are thrilled to announce the initial phase of a new initiative: the ìAfrika Virtual Healing Space (VHS). This programme is conceived as a dedicated sanctuary; a regular, online gathering designed to provide you with a supportive community to rest, recharge, and reconnect with your inner resilience.

Our goal is to create a programme that truly meets your needs and fits into your demanding schedule. To ensure this space is built with you and for you, we need your valuable insight.

We invite you to co-create this sanctuary with us by sharing your preferences in a brief survey. Your voice will directly shape a programme that is not only needed but is also practical, accessible, and truly resonant.

How Your Voice Will Shape This Space

Your anonymous responses will directly influence every key aspect of the Virtual Healing Space, including:

• Scheduling That Respects Your Time: We know your time is precious. Your input on preferred days and time slots (in WAT) will ensure we find a time that works for the community, not against it.
• Activities That Truly Restore: Do you need guided relaxation, creative expression, or supportive dialogue? You tell us what activities will be most beneficial.
• A Structure That Supports You: From the length of each session to the overall duration of the programme, your preferences will dictate a sustainable and engaging pace.
• Uncompromising Accessibility: We are committed to making this space open to all. Your insights into necessary accessibility measures are vital to fulfilling that promise.

A Glimpse at the Survey Questions

To be fully transparent about how we will use your input, here are the key areas the survey covers:

• Your Scheduling Preferences: Preferred time slots (Late or Early Evening, WAT) and days (Weekday or Weekend).
• Ideal Session Structure: Your desired duration for each gathering (1 or 2 hours) and the ideal frequency (monthly or bi-monthly).
• Desired Healing Activities: A list of modalities to choose from, including:
• Guided Breathing & Relaxation Exercises
• Art Therapy & Creative Expression
• Movement/Dance & Music Therapy
• Coaching / Psychological Support Circles
• Psychosomatic Healing Conversations
• Expressive Storytelling / Narrative Therapy
• Talks on Burnout Prevention
• Programme Commitment: Whether a 3-month or 6-month series feels more manageable.
• Ensuring Accessibility: An open field for you to tell us about any accessibility needs we should be aware of to ensure your full participation.
• Defining the Challenges: A space to share the specific challenges in your work, and you hope this space can address.

The survey is designed to be completed in just one minute. We are deeply grateful for your time, your trust, and your collaboration.

[CLICK HERE TO BEGIN THE SURVEY]