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Hear My Voice
A Film by Celestin Mutuyimana

Informations

Film launch on February 26, 12:00–13:00 CET.
Join the Zoom session here.

During his early-career fellowship at the Collegium Helveticum, Celestin Mutuyimana worked on a project that emphasized the importance of integrating the voices of trauma survivors and cultural diversity into the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders. By amplifying survivors' experiences, his project aimed to bridge these gaps, giving them a platform to share their suffering and propose culturally relevant healing interventions. His work has now culminated in a film, which will be launched online on February 26.

The film features trauma survivors, clinicians, and traditional healers from Rwanda, Kenya, Afghanistan, and Ukraine to explore post-traumatic stress and healing across cultures. It underscores that true recovery is only possible by listening to survivors' lived experiences. Their voices hold both recognized and untapped knowledge, highlighting the critical need for their active participation in the healing process.

Hear My Voice – Official Trailer (English) Celestin Mutuyimana

Program

12:00

Opening & welcome remarks

Celestin Mutuyimana
University of Zurich, CH

12:05

The Role of Culture and Mass Media in the Exploration of Post-traumatic Sequelae

Andreas Maercker
University of Zurich, CH

12:10

How Rwanda Is Supporting Culturally Based Solutions in the Treatment of Post-traumatic Sequelae

Vincent Sezibera
University of Rwanda, RW

12:15

Traumatic Experience in African Context
Why Film is Important

Stephen Asatsa
The Catholic University of Eastern Africa, KE

12:20

Role of Culture in Treatment of Post Traumatic Sequalae in Immigrants
The Role of Film

Mirjam Straub Ortiz
Psychologist, CH

12:25

Importance of Recognition of Culturally Specific Post Traumatic Symptoms

Dynamo Ndacyayisenga
Kigali Mental Health Referral Centre, RW

12:30

Hear my Voice

Film screening

12:50

Q & A with the audience

Moderated by Shantal Anyango

13:00

Closing remarks

Informations

Duration: 20 mins
Production
: YUMO CHENG Studio/German 
Supporting Institutions: University of Zurich Graduate Campus, Collegium Helveticum
Collaborating institutions: The Catholic University of Eastern Africa (KE), Kigali Mental Health Referral Centre (RW), Baho Smile Institute.
Mentors: Andreas Maercker (University of Zurich, CH), Mario Wimmer (Collegium Helveticum).