Sneak Peek: We Name Ourselves – A HOME Storytellers Film

About this event

Amidst the challenges of daily life, a group of teenagers in Dzaleka turn to spoken word poetry to navigate their world. Their hopeful voices echo through the relentless monotony, expressing universal human emotions and questions.

The event will include:

• A first look at select scenes from the film
• Details on the change they hope to bring to Dzaleka and their plans to achieve it
• An update on current challenges
• A discussion about hope and resilience in refugee communities

The screening will be followed by a live discussion with the filmmaking team and community members featured in the documentary.

Registration is required through Eventbrite. This is a unique opportunity to witness the powerful stories of young refugees finding their voice through art and poetry.

Time Zones:

• Sydney, Australia: Thursday 19 June, 2am to 3:30am AEST
• Lilongwe, Malawi: Wednesday 18 June, 6pm to 7:30pm CAT
• Vancouver, Canada: Wednesday 18 June, 9am to 10:30am PDT
• Toronto, Canada: Wednesday 18 June, midday to 1:30pm EDT
• Halifax, Canada: Wednesday 18 June, 1pm to 2:30pm ADT
• New York, USA: Wednesday 18 June, midday to 1:30pm EDT
• London, UK: Wednesday 18 June, 5pm to 6:30pm BST
• Johannesburg, South Africa: Wednesday 18 June, 6pm to 7:30pm SAST
• Nairobi, Kenya: Wednesday 18 June, 7pm to 8:30pm EAT

Learn more at wenameourselves.com