Breaking New Ground in Survivor Support: Our Wave's 2024 Impact Report
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2019 was a monumental year for Our Wave as we officially launched our platform dedicated to empowering survivors of sexual harm, domestic violence, and childhood abuse. We welcomed our very first survivor stories, creating a ripple of shared experiences and validation. These early voices of courage set the foundation for an emerging community that believes in healing through understanding and support. The resounding reactions from fellow survivors and allies underscored the urgency and impact of Our Wave’s mission. Looking back, these milestones serve as a testament to the strength and resilience of survivors everywhere.
Active community members
Survivor stories shared
Countries with shared stories2
Messages of hope shared
We launched our first storytelling platform
The first survivors stories were published on the Our Wave platform
Our Wave was awarded our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status
The first messages of hope and healing were shared with the community
At Our Wave, we know that healing is rarely a solitary journey, and our community strives to ensure that no survivor ever feels alone. By connecting survivors with empathetic allies, we create a safe environment where everyone can find validation and hope. This sense of shared support and solidarity plays a vital role in helping survivors reclaim their voices and foster lasting resilience.
Active community members
New community members in 2019
Content views all time2
Content views in 2019
We define a view as a meaningful period in which a user reads or engages with content on our platform, including survivor stories, questions, and resources.
Story reactions all time2
Story reactions in 2019
Story reactions are pre-written messages of support that Our Wave users can send anonymously to survivors who share their story. This allows the community to show support while protecting a safe space for survivors.
Sharing personal stories is a powerful act of courage and catharsis. On the Our Wave platform, survivors can safely open up about their experiences, knowing they will be met with compassion and understanding. These stories not only help individuals process trauma but also demonstrate how deeply connected and universal the healing journey can be.
Survivor stories shared
Messages of Hope shared
Messages of Healing shared
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Country
Stories shared2
United States
29
Countries with shared stories2
U.S. states & territories with shared stories2
State/Territory
Stories shared2
North Carolina
29
This report encompasses data collected from January 1, 2019 to January 1, 2020.
All stories and messages written by survivors are used with the survivors' permission to publish.
We made significant changes to our metrics reporting processes from 2019 to 2022. Because of these changes, some metrics may contain inaccuracies when compared to later years.
1 Comparison to the same metric during the previous annual report period.
2 Aggregated metrics from the founding of Our Wave in 2019 to the end of 2019.
3 Demographic and tag data from stories submitted directly to the core Our Wave storytelling platform (community.ourwave.org)
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