About Us

Binti means daughter in Swahili and Circle represents unity, community, love, and commitment.

The Binti Circle is a fiscally-sponsored intergenerational support network that creates space for former and current Black daughter caregivers to share their pain points, trials, best caregiving practices, advice, and offer mental/emotional support in a no-judgment zone, virtual group chat, and interactive creative workshops with a focus on holistic wellness. It is a reminder of togetherness, sisterhood, and “selfullness”...that sweet spot between selfishness and selflessness. The Binti Circle Bosisi (sisters in siSwati) are in all stages of their lives and caregiving journeys. The ages range from 28-67 and everyone is able to support on some level.

Meet our Team

Our Mission

As Black women we face a myriad of trials as caregivers. Caring for others while attempting to manage careers, finances, personal well-being, in addition to cultural expectations is demanding. By providing a platform to support Black daughter caregivers, the narrative of arduousness is shifted, health is improved, and voice of the marginalized Black daughter caregiver is amplified. The Binti Circle represents a collective of Black daughterhood and sisterhood and intends to create a community of holistically well Black daughter caregivers, mind, body and spirit.

Our Values & Approach

At the Binti Circle, our values of compassion, inclusivity, and empowerment guide our community. We treat each individual with respect and understanding, acknowledging the unique challenges faced by black women caregivers. Our approach focuses on holistic support, addressing physical, emotional, and mental well-being. We foster a nurturing environment through open dialogue, active listening, and shared experiences. We advocate for self-care, equitable access to resources, and collaboration with other organizations. Binti Circle is dedicated to empowering black women caregivers, ensuring they feel seen, heard, and empowered as they navigate elder care.

Our impact

$85k

Grassroots Fundraising

Raised $70,900 in the 24-hour 2023 CLLCTIVGIVE online fundraiser campaign with 224 donors out of 575 donors and 57 organizations. In 2022, we raised $13,735.

$7,000

Research Grants

The Binti Circle: Yoga and Journaling Workshop and Empowered Voices: Exploring the Impact of Storytelling on Black Daughter Caregivers were funded as part MorganCARES Community Award, Cohort 3.

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Evidence-Based Research

Developed partnership with research professors Emory University’s Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing in Atlanta and Archangels to assist with data collection and evaluation.

Apr 2023

Research Poster Presentation

Presented at the Center for Urban Health Disparities Research and Innovation Conference: examining the use of culturally tailored yoga/journaling to decrease the burden and stress of Black daughter caregivers

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Educational Workshops

Topics facilitated by expert speakers included: Mental Health, Estate Planning, Financial Wellness, End-of-Life, Yoga, Meditation, and Alzheimer's.

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Inaugural Events

Inroduced the first annual "Care to Laugh" comedy show fundraiser to a sold-out crowd and curated the first annual all-expense paid evidence based respite retreat for 19 Black daughter caregivers.