An Australian-based women’s organisation with Zimbabwean roots is set to embark on a transformative journey across Southern Africa, dedicated to rekindling hope, enhancing mental wellness, and creating nurturing spaces for healing.
Sisters Healing Space, founded by Zimbabwean Nicholah Wasarirevu, will traverse Zimbabwe and South Africa this August, re-establishing connections with communities through sessions focused on trauma healing, culturally rooted practices, and mental health support.
The tour will include visits to orphanages and community centers to evaluate psychosocial needs, deliver trauma-informed care, and conduct Protective Behaviours workshops for youth and caregivers.
Wasarirevu, Founder and CEO of Sisters Healing Space, expressed that this endeavor is more than just a tour; it’s a heartfelt homecoming.
“I carry the stories of resilience, the sacred memories of our ancestors, and a profound desire to reconnect with the land that cradled us,” she said.
“We return not as tourists, but as daughters and sisters, ready to plant seeds of restoration, learn from our experiences, nurture the next generation, and make a meaningful impact.”
According to Wasarirevu, Sisters Healing Space aims to cultivate safe, empowering environments where women can thrive, not merely survive.
“Through thoughtfully designed events, we offer women the chance to heal, grow, and connect while honoring their unique paths.”
While women’s empowerment remains at the forefront, the organisation also prioritises men’s mental health.
“In collaboration with local barbershops, we will provide Mental Health First Aid training, recognizing that healing must encompass all genders for genuine community restoration.”
“From Australia to Canada, and now back to Southern Africa, this is a faith-driven mission of healing, purpose, and restoration,” she added.
“Every visit marks a step toward intergenerational healing, empowering women, supporting men’s mental health, and fostering communities where everyone can flourish.”
The organisation’s administrator, Anesu Ruvando, announced that as part of the tour, Sisters Healing Space will host its inaugural event in Zimbabwe, the Sisterhood Soirée: Roots & Radiance, on August 23.
This elegant gathering will celebrate the resilience of womanhood, using pressed flowers and deep earthy tones to symbolise that while we may be pressed, we are never crushed.
“It will be a celebration of connection, mental wellness, and the beauty inherent in every phase of growth.
Together, we will thrive through genuine connections, nurture our mental health, and honor our journeys,” she said.
Ruvando emphasized that at the core of Sisters Healing Space’s philosophy is the practice of “sedere”—Latin for “to sit with.”
“Whether we are sitting with grief, trauma, or untold stories, our team approaches each situation with compassion, cultural insight, and skilled care.
Our guiding principle is, ‘From Sisters Healing Space Shall Grow Trees, Trees Healing Nations and Generations.'”
This vision encapsulates the belief that nurturing, safe spaces can cultivate strong, resilient communities capable of healing across time and borders.
Founded in Australia, Sisters Healing Space provides workshops, seminars, and peer support circles that foster mental wellness, storytelling, and community connection.
Wasarirevu, a registered social worker and senior mental health clinician, is currently pursuing a PhD focused on decolonising mental health practices, with a particular dedication to Black women and women of colour.
