A special film screening of Sarah, a coming-of-age Kenyan film brought to you by S.A.F.E. and LSHTM's Gender Violence and Health Centre and Maternal, Adolescent, Reproductive & Child Health Centre
Discover Sarah, the latest cinematic offering from Sponsored Arts for Education (S.A.F.E. Kenya). This poignant coming-of-age film invites viewers into the world of a young Maasai girl as she navigates the complexities of love, tradition, friendship, and family during her formative teenage years.
Having garnered significant attention since its premiere at the Pan African Film Festival in Los Angeles this February, followed by its national debut in Nairobi and widespread community screenings across Kenya, Sarah now arrives in the UK. This event holds a unique opportunity to view the film and also to hear from the film's creators and those implementing its vital outreach. Beyond the screen, Sarah is integral to Sarah's Movement, a transformative initiative dedicated to building crucial safe spaces for survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and spearheading the fight to end GBV in Kenya and East Africa.
Previous S.A.F.E. films such as Watatu and Ni Sisi can be found on Netflix.
Please note that this film contains themes of gender based violence, in particular female genital mutilation/cutting. Viewer discretion is advised.
Speakers
- Sarah Tenoi
Sarah Tenoi is SAFE Maa’s Co-founder and co-producer of Sarah the movie. Sarah was the initial instigator of S.A.F.E.’s FGC abandonment work in 2008, with the ambition of making sure that her daughters, and all girls in their generation would not go through the same experience she did. Sarah continues to lead the SAFE Maa's work to end FGM/C today, as they continue to work towards ending all forms of violence against women in her home community of Loita, and further.
- Angelina Namiba
Angelina Namiba has over 26 years of experience working in the HIV sector on different initiatives ranging from providing one-to-one support to people living with HIV, treatment and research advocacy, and managing service delivery to facilitating, promoting and advocating for the meaningful involvement of women living with HIV in forming and informing local and national strategy and policy. Living with HIV for 30 years, she is a founder member of the 4M Network of Mentor Mothers, and a co-author/editor of the book Our Stories Told by Us: celebrating the African contribution to the UK HIV response. Angelina is a member of various national and international Steering/Advisory boards, including S.A.F.E. Kenya.
- Alice Crookenden
Alice started at S.A.F.E. in 2017, firstly as a volunteer fundraiser and then joining permanently as Head of Programmes, and became the Head of S.A.F.E. in 2022. Originally from the UK, Alice is now based in Kenya and leads S.A.F.E.'s projects focusing on Health, Gender Equality and the Environment. She has been a key part of the creation of Sarah, and the impact campaign Sarah's Movement.
- Dr Leyla Hussein
Dr Leyla Hussein is a psychotherapist specialising in providing crucial support to survivors of sexual abuse. Currently serving as the Global Advocacy Director for The Girl Generation,Support to the Africa-led Movement to End female genital mutilation/cutting, she is deeply committed to advancing the cause of ending female genital mutilation and advocating for gender rights. Dr. Hussein is widely recognised as a leading expert on this space.
Event notices
- Please note that this event is in person only.
- Please note that this session will not be recorded.
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