WE ARE TUMAINI DC
An Innovative, Culturally Responsive, Healing-Centered + Trauma-Informed SEL Curriculum & Program That Gives K-12 Students the Tools to Thrive in and out of the Classroom.
SEL BEYOND THE BELL AND THE BUZZ WORDS
We Are Tumaini DC
We live in a stressful world and our nation’s students and adults are coping with new and prevalent emotional realities we can’t ignore. Intentional and equitable Social and Emotional Wellness is Critical.
Grant Cardone Foundation Partnership
Tumaini DC Announces Partnership with The Grant Cardone Foundation to expand our programming by integrating entrepreneurship and SEL, providing students with the knowledge, skills, and resources to develop sustainable businesses and visit the 10X Headquarters in Florida to pitch their business ideas and win start-up funding.
ABOUT US
Tumaini DC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that designs and facilitates transformational social and emotional learning curricula and experience. The Tumaini Way, our research-based SEL curriculum, school-based program, and implementation model has transformed climate and culture in schools and community-based organizations in the US and abroad.
The mission of Tumaini DC, Inc. is to transform communities and schools through culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and healing centered social and emotional learning curricula, programming, and training for youth and adults.
Our curriculum, programming, and professional development opportunities ensure that each student, in each school, in each community is healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged.
WELL-BEING
Our resources cultivate the health and well-being of each student and adult by addressing the physical, mental, emotional, and social dimensions of health.
SAFE PLACE
Through our healing centered and trauma-informed approach, we cultivate inclusive learning environments that are physically and emotionally safe for students and adults.
COMMUNITY
Through social justice, activism, advocacy, and leadership development, we empower students and educators to actively engage in the work, using their voices and knowledge to influence change in their own schools and community.
CHALLENGED
Each student is challenged to think deeply and critically regarding the social and emotional issues impacting their lives and communities. We put those thoughts into action and prepare our students for success in college, career, and entrepreneurial success.
What Are The Students Saying?
Ean Bowie
"I am living my ancestors wildest dream through Tumaini DC as I have learned what it truly means to embrace myself and my value as a young black boy becoming a man in America"
Miles Little
"My experience with Tumaini DC has been game-changing. The team is professional, engaging, and helped me find my passion, speak confidently, and dream big- even if it means doing it scared!"
Sarah Rice
"Tumaini DC is the SEL family that educates and elevates. From pitching my business to judging the same competition 3 years later, every experience has been rewarding, life-changing and empowering."
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Verlene Little (parent)
"Tumaini DC not only inspired y son to pursue his entrepreneurial dreams, but also welcomed me into a supportive, family-like community where I could share my own creativity and passion."
