Institute provides healing spaces as SA grapples deeply-rooted trauma

JOHANNESBURG – The Human Sciences Research Council says 1-in-3 women in South Africa has experienced physical violence.

And unresolved trauma has long-lasting effects. This makes the Institute for Healing of Memories crucial.

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It creates safe spaces for individuals and communities to share their stories and begin healing.

To unpack this further eNCA spoke to Institute’s Director of Programmmes,  Fatima Swartz.