Feeling safe is not the same as being safe. For many, both being safe and feeling safe feel like a distant memory and aspiration, and for others, living in physically secure and safe environments does not undo lingering feelings of unsafety accumulated over experiences of war, violence, and adversity. 

“Salama”—named for the Arabic and Swahili word for safety (or something like it)—is our flagship psychoeducational curriculum, created by and for adults who have survived violent conflict and forced displacement.

Designed by individuals with lived experience of war and its accompanying distress, the program blends storytelling, psychoeducation, and practical activities to help participants understand the impact of trauma on their inner and community lives, even when material or physical safety remains uncertain. Its core aim is to expand curiosity about the various effects of conflict-related stress on the mind, body, and community and to encourage stewardship of inner safety resources, coping skills, and collective support . Learn more about this program here .