Hersana

Providing Black femme survivors with support, access to justice and holistic therapies around all forms of gender-based violence

1.3M

Women and girls experienced domestic abuse last year in the UK

170K

Women and girls living in the UK have undergone female genital mutilation

92K

Women and girls are raped every year in the UK

Safe spaces designed by Black femmes

We work to end violence against women and girls in all its forms whilst providing wholistic support to Black femme survivors and centering them in every narrative.

I Neep Help

You’re not alone. If you are currently experiencing or have previously experienced any form of gender-based violence and abuse, HERSANA is here to support you – and we are glad you’ve found us.

I Would Like to be Informed

Rooted in gender inequality, gender-based violence is mostly inflicted by men on women and girls. We offer support to Black women and girls who’ve experienced a wide range of gender-based violence.

I’m Concerned about Someone

If you are worried about someone or someone you know is experiencing any form of abuse, you can learn more about how you can safely support them.

Our Services

All of our services and projects aim to create safe spaces for and center Black femme survivors in every narrative – and with you in mind, we have designed a range of services that truly reflect our core values. We understand that every person experiencing abuse requires different types of support. That’s why we offer a wide range of services to meet your needs.

Holistic Therapy

Our specialist 1-1 counselling, group work and specialist holistic therapies help femmes recover after experiencing gender-based violence and abuse.

Independent Advocacy

Our advocates support survivors in understanding their rights, options and empower femmes to use their voice. This can be through support with a wide range of agencies.

Live Chat

Our confidential and anonymous live chat is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and offers open ended emotional support and signposting to other support services.

Wholistic Outreach

We offer wide-ranging and confidential community outreach services that meet femmes experiencing gendered abuse where they are, physically and emotionally, on their journey to safety.

Latest news

27 Apr 23

SANA Festival: Join us celebrate our third anniversary the Black femme way!

06 Oct 22

Women of Colour (WoC) Safer Community Forum - Crawley

two women in African attire sitting and laughing

03 Oct 22

Why do we use the term female genital cutting and not female genital mutilation?

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