Apply for Ujima

Ujima is a secular, culturally grounded, evidence-informed community for learning, practice, reflection, and personal growth.

This application has two short parts. First, we will make sure Ujima's purpose and community expectations are clear. Then we will ask a few questions that help shape your starting experience.

You do not need to have everything figured out. Honest answers are more useful than perfect answers.

Name *

Email *

Identity, Location, and Language

How do you identify within Africa or the African diaspora? *

Describe your identity *

Where in Africa or the African diaspora do you locate yourself? *

Country, nation, island, people, community, or specific location

What language should Ujima speak with you? *

Enter the language you want Ujima to feature *

Understanding Ujima

These statements describe some of Ujima's core principles. For each, please indicate how much you agree.

I am willing to examine inherited beliefs, consider reliable evidence, and revise my understanding when better knowledge becomes available. *

I believe that even under difficult conditions, African people can strengthen our ability to act, learn, organize, and create meaningful change. *

I understand that strengthening my habits, knowledge, health, and judgment can also strengthen the people and communities connected to me. *

I believe people can work toward shared goals while respectfully disagreeing about beliefs, strategies, identities, and personal experiences. *

I am willing to develop my abilities and contribute, in a realistic way, to knowledge, relationships, practices, or institutions that can benefit people beyond myself. *

Community Commitments

To join Ujima, you agree to these community values and conduct expectations.

I understand that Ujima is secular, evidence-informed, culturally grounded, and practice-centered. *

I will treat people as fully human across differences in gender, sexuality, disability, nationality, belief, identity, and background. I may disagree with an idea without degrading or dehumanizing a person. *

I will not use Ujima for harassment, trolling, threats, spam, exploitation, manipulation, or deliberate disruption. *

Thank you for reviewing Ujima's purpose and community commitments.

The remaining questions are not tests. They help the Ujima coach understand what is bringing you here, what kind of support may be useful, and which practices might be a good place to begin.

Your answers are starting signals, not permanent labels. You will be able to change them as your needs and interests develop.

Let's Shape Your Starting Experience

What currently brings you to Ujima? (Choose up to 3) *

Choose up to 3 options.

I want more structure or consistency in my life.

I am working through stress, discouragement, or emotional overload.

I want to strengthen my body, energy, or physical habits.

I want to study African history, thought, or culture more deeply.

I want a stronger sense of purpose or direction.

I want meaningful community and connection.

I am going through a life transition.

I want to contribute something useful to others.

I am curious and still exploring.

What kind of support usually helps you take action? (Choose up to 2) *

Choose up to 2 options.

Gentle encouragement

Clear and direct feedback

Small practical steps

Questions that help me think

Explanations, evidence, and background

Accountability and check-ins

A flexible mixture depending on the situation

I am not sure yet

What level of participation feels realistic right now? *

In two to four sentences, what makes Ujima feel useful to you now, and what is one change, practice, or contribution you would be proud to begin? *

You do not need to share private details. Honest and simple is enough.

How did you hear about Ujima?