Mission
To create transformative wellness and cultural retreats in Africa that support members of the African diaspora in healing, reconnecting with their roots, and growing in community.
Vision
A world united in healing, collaboration, and collective well-being for the African diaspora and all marginalized communities.
The Founders of One Umbrella Retreats
Chris worked as a Web Developer for the BBC in London before deciding to change his life and relocate to Asia. In China he worked as a Language Teacher and Travel Writer for the BBC as well as a translator for a Hollywood Director, before moving to Japan and opening a language school in Osaka which he ran for 10 years. Chris has now returned to London and has been an advocate for natural healing, eating for health and meditation for nearly two decades.
Fimo is a meditation teacher, podcast host and writer. His meditation journey began in 2009 after visiting India, and since then, he has completed thousands of hours of practice and two mindfulness courses. Fimo's deep passion for wellness led him to launch mindfulness programs for students and teachers while working in China as an English teacher for 16 years. In 2020, Fimo founded When The Village Meditates, a nonprofit dedicated to offering meditation, yoga, and wellness retreats for racialized and marginalized communities. He is also the host of the When The Village Meditates podcast, where he shares his insights on mindfulness and personal growth.