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Philosophy

Kaitzak: A Strengths-Based Approach


To build a healthy Diaspora, we started with the following core question:

For generations, diasporic groups have focused on the challenges and traumas of displacement and loss. At Kaitzak, we believe that a shift is needed: a movement that centers strength, resilience, and the capacity to thrive. This doesn’t mean ignoring hardship. It means facing it with intention and honoring our past to create a more connected and empowered future.


Grounded in positive psychology, the science of well-being, our framework focuses on what has not only helped Diasporic groups endure but flourish. Drawing on the latest research on resilience, storytelling, belonging and hope, we aim to reframe how we understand our history and how we relate to each other across borders.

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