Building a future where Black women and girls are safe, respected, and thriving.

Ujima: The National Center on Violence Against Women in the Black Community

Ujima was founded in response to a need for an active approach to ending domestic, sexual and community violence in the Black community.

Our Story

Our vision is to create a world where Black women and girls live free from violence.

Established in 2015

Ujima The National Center on Violence Against Women in the Black Community, addresses the pervasive issues of sexual assault, and domestic and community violence within the Black Community. We champion the empowerment and resilience of Black women and girls.

Ujima acts as a voice...

for the African diaspora by engaging the Black community at its core. Adhering to the principle of collective work and responsibility, we work to heal our communities through the engagement of its people.

About Ujima

Ujima is a national, culturally-specific services issue resource center that provide support to and
is a voice for the Black community in response to domestic, sexual and community violence.

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