Workshops
Kuibuka workshops cover a range of topics:
- How to create safe spaces
- Understanding trauma and abuse
- Trauma-informed care
- Spiritual abuse
- Examinations of the vows
- Study of the biblical text
Kigali, Rwanda 2025
In Kigali, Sisters were again challenged to consider the influence they can have in their communities, and reflected on the effects abuse and trauma have had on their lives and the lives of the people they are in community with.
We visited the genocide museum, a stark, harrowing reminder of the trauma that shapes the people and the landscape of this country, and also the Nyamirambo Women’s Center, a project drawing together women to upskill and provide opportunities for a better future for themselves and their families.
Lusaka, Zambia 2025
Sisters from across the region met at Mt Zion in Lusaka to learn about trauma and abuse and how they can create safer communities that stand up against abuse.
We were joined by three new co-facilitators: Sr. Rejoice Hoedoefia, Sr. Mercy Benson, and Sr. Rosemary Ukata. We were blessed by the community at Mt Zion Daughters of the Redeemer Retreat Center, challenged to consider what we can each do to make change, and we enjoyed each other and God’s beautiful creation
Ghana 2024 Workshop
In early 2024 the first official Kuibuka workshop was held in Accra, with a focus on West African religious communities.
we gathered Superiors from different congregations to spend a week together. Also joining us were Sr. Lynet, Sr. Kathy & Sr. Caroline as co-facilitators. All three attended our Kenya workshop and were keen to join Kuibuka to continue the work of addressing abuse in religious life.
Kenya 2023 Workshop
This pilot project, held under the Voices of Faith banner, brought together women religious from across the African continent.
It was a momentous occasion as it is from this event Kuibuka arose. During the workshop sisters learned about trauma and abuse, discussing the ways in which power is misused in the different contexts they live and serve in, and the effects trauma and abuse has on the individual, on the church and on our communities.
Together we were challenged to consider the different actions we could take to make abuse more visible, and to support those who have experienced trauma so that they may flourish. Strong relationships and connections were made through these difficult conversations, but also through making fun memories together.
In the first few months following this workshop we estimate at least 100 further people, particularly nuns, also received some of the material from the workshop through these attendees.
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They Valued
- The workshop connected with our vows and the Bible texts.
- Enriched by the whole programme.
- The relationship and sharing among participants
- Openness and the sharing on the past of facilitators
They Learned
- Enlightened and empowered healing on self and tips to help others and act properly.
- The different types of traumas and abuse and how we can live with trauma for a lifetime.
- An eye open on the pain I cause to others and what others caused to me.
Their New Intentions
- Create a lovely environment in my community.
- Be aware in my community, in working places and to work on myself more deeply.
- I want to create an atmosphere of sharing, of listening, and understanding.