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Safe Space Support Africa
Safe Space Support Africa
Talk. Heal. Grow.

  • Who We Are

    Safe Space Support Africa (SSSA) is a community-rooted initiative established in 2025 in Nkhatabay District, Malawi.

    SSSA designslow-cost, locally led interventions that strengthen caregivers, protect children, and prevent school dropout before a crisis occurs.

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Mission

To strengthen caregivers and learners through community-led safe spaces that promote emotional safety, school retention, and long-term resilience.

Vision

A safe and thriving Africa where children learn freely, caregivers lead with confidence, and communities grow beyond trauma.

Our Values

Community First – led by the people we serve.

Honesty & Trust – no gatekeepers, no pretences.

Accessibility – support should reach even those without resources.

Resilience – we focus on long-term healing, not short-term fixes.

What Makes Us Different

SSSA is built from the ground up. We start where people are: in WhatsApp groups, community gatherings, and everyday conversations. Our work grows from local ownership, trust, and shared responsibility. This grassroots approach ensures every solution belongs to the people it serves.

After-school learners at Mwaya Primary School — part of SSSA’s pilot program serving 155 children weekly.

Our Impact to Date 

Since its founding in 2025, Safe Space Support Africa has implemented community-led support initiatives in Nkhatabay District, Malawi, reaching children and caregivers across multiple villages.

Key results include:

  • Over 155 children are participating regularly in after-school support, receiving academic assistance and safe-space facilitation

  • 20 trained and certified peer-support mentors supporting children and caregivers through structured listening and mentorship

  • Mothers’ Circles piloted to strengthen caregiver capacity and home-based emotional safety

  • Ongoing collaboration with local schools and community stakeholders to identify and support at-risk learners