Rise up with Inuka
“Inuka” means rise up.
We offer coaching that helps people rise – and grow – all over the world.
For yourself, your team, and those who need support the most
Proven impact
Inuka is the digital version of our co-founder Prof. Dr. Dixon Chibanda’s method, which has already helped over 623,000 people become more resilient and mentally strong regardless of their situation.
Driven by impact
Our coaching helps employees grow, but as a certified B Corp, we also reinvest in free coaching for people in low-income countries.
How it started
2015
2015
A breakthrough in Africa
The Friendship Bench showed that mental support, delivered by trained grandmothers, can truly change lives, even in the toughest conditions.
2020
2020
First employers join in
Inuka translated this powerful community method into a digital, scalable coaching model. The idea: “If it works here, it can work anywhere.”
Now
Now
Measurable global impact
From individual employees to entire organizations, we help people rise, at work and beyond.
In 2023, we were honored with the prestigious HR Innovation Award for Best Workplaces.
Meet our founders
Robin van Dalen
Co-founder and CEO
"When life gives you lemons..."
In 2014, Robin – a Cambridge graduate and innovation manager at Philips – faced a serious burnout. Her body said stop.
During her recovery, she realized: mental help often comes too late. That has to change.
Instead of letting her go, her manager gave her a challenge: “Make lemonade from those lemons.”
Find a way to support people earlier before stress and burnout take over.
That’s how she met Dixon Chibanda. And everything clicked.
Prof.Dixon Chibanda
Co- and coach quality
“Proven method + smart tech = lemonade!”
As one of 12 psychiatrists in Zimbabwe, Dixon Chibanda developed a simple, powerful method of making mental help accessible. He has since helped more than 630,000 people with it.
Robin saw the potential. Together they decided: this proven approach must become available worldwide. With technology as an accelerator.

Thus was born Inuka Coaching – founded in the Netherlands, with one mission: everyone a coach that really works. 
Affordable. Instantly available.
Inside the mind and heart of our co-founder: his journey to meaningful work.
Our mission
Give everyone access to a coach who makes a real difference. No matter their situation.
Awards & Recognition
