SOLUTION: Designing for Safety

Offering a housing option for immigrant survivors of trauma

By: Comfort Dondo

Outlets: Minnesota Women's Press

Published: April 28, 2026

Words: 595

Last Updated: 3 months ago

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As the founder of Phumulani — which helps women and children of African descent heal from trauma— I know that when someone calls our crisis line, it is not a simple call. It is layered. It is complex. It is life hanging in the balance.

We ask: “How many children do you have? How old are your sons? Who will have to leave for you to survive?”

Because in many of our families, safety …

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