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Our story

Discover and support the local businesses that make your neighbourhood yours.

Members at an Ujima Network gathering

An Ujima gathering in Seattle

What we stand for

Ujima is Swahili for collective work and responsibility. It is the third principle of Kwanzaa, and it is how we work: we thrive by lifting each other up.

01

People over profiles

Every visit and every purchase counts. Behind each listing is a family, a dream and a neighbourhood.

02

Technology that empowers

Simple tools that serve people, not the other way around. Built for owners who are busy running a business.

03

Built for community

Started by neighbours, built for shared prosperity. Open to everyone who wants to support local.

Our values

Six commitments we hold ourselves to.

Collective empowerment

We rise together

Intentional spending

Every dollar is a vote

Transparency and trust

Real people, real stories

Equity by design

Opening doors for underrepresented founders

Tech for good

Innovation in service of community

Community first

Building lasting impact

Join the movement.

Find a business, list your own, or both.

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