Daré Renhanga
Daré Renhanga

The Daré Renhanga Library of Wellbeing Wisdom is a living collection of practices, resources, and knowledges that nurture the wellbeing and wholeness of women of African descent. Here, you will find wisdom shared with us by Black women around the world. Some of these practices are ancient, some we're figuring out in our living rooms right now and others may be familiar. Take what works for you and leave the rest.
The texts, manuscripts, and notes that hold our healing practices. Some were published. Some were just passed down in kitchen notebooks.
Open the TextsAudio recordings, drumbeats, and guided breathwork. Sometimes you just need to close your eyes, listen, and let your body arrive before your mind does.
Sit & ListenThe knowledge that has always passed between us, across kitchen tables, group chats, and generations. Find a circle and share the practice.
Find Your Circle
Malidoma Patrice Somé wrote this book to show us how to reconnect with our ancestors. It is not just theory. It is a practical bridge to indigenous knowledge that actually helps communities heal.
Malidoma Patrice Somé wrote this book to show us how to reconnect with our ancestors. It is not just theory. It is a practical bridge to indigenous knowledge that actually helps communities heal.

Download this workbook to learn about traditional herbal baths from Southern Africa and the diaspora. It explains exactly how to use things like mugwort, rosemary, rose petals, and sea salt to wash yourself spiritually.
Download this workbook to learn about traditional herbal baths from Southern Africa and the diaspora. It explains exactly how to use things like mugwort, rosemary, rose petals, and sea salt to wash yourself spiritually.

This PDF shows you how to build a simple and respectful home altar for your ancestors. It covers the basics: water, candles, white flowers, and things from the earth. You do not need anything fancy to start.
This PDF shows you how to build a simple and respectful home altar for your ancestors. It covers the basics: water, candles, white flowers, and things from the earth. You do not need anything fancy to start.

Black women have a long history of healing through gardening. This article explores that history and gives you actual tips for container gardening. Sometimes you just need to put your hands in the dirt to process your grief.
Black women have a long history of healing through gardening. This article explores that history and gives you actual tips for container gardening. Sometimes you just need to put your hands in the dirt to process your grief.

If you are burning out at work or in your personal life, download this PDF. It has twenty one days of journal prompts specifically for Black women. It forces you to look at your boundaries and actually practice self compassion.
If you are burning out at work or in your personal life, download this PDF. It has twenty one days of journal prompts specifically for Black women. It forces you to look at your boundaries and actually practice self compassion.

This article documents traditional Southern rootwork. It explains exactly how our people used dandelion root, chicory, and pine needles to purify themselves and stay well.
This article documents traditional Southern rootwork. It explains exactly how our people used dandelion root, chicory, and pine needles to purify themselves and stay well.

Pouring libations is a core part of our traditions. This article breaks down why we do it and shows you exactly when and how to pour water for the elders in your family.
Pouring libations is a core part of our traditions. This article breaks down why we do it and shows you exactly when and how to pour water for the elders in your family.

This essay looks at Womanist theology and reimagines the wilderness. It is not a place where you are exiled. It is a sanctuary where you can recover and find sisterhood.
This essay looks at Womanist theology and reimagines the wilderness. It is not a place where you are exiled. It is a sanctuary where you can recover and find sisterhood.

Download this guide if you want to host a storytelling circle at your house. It tells you how to keep things intimate and safe. It even gives you prompt cards to get people talking.
Download this guide if you want to host a storytelling circle at your house. It tells you how to keep things intimate and safe. It even gives you prompt cards to get people talking.

This guide gives you recipes and tea infusions that center your womb. The information was passed down through traditional midwifery. It connects you directly to the way our ancestors nourished themselves.
This guide gives you recipes and tea infusions that center your womb. The information was passed down through traditional midwifery. It connects you directly to the way our ancestors nourished themselves.