A dark shadow looms over London, a teenage girl is missing, her name is Elianne Andam.
Elainne Andam is the 15th teenager who has been a victim of homicide in London this year. 13 were stabbed and 2 where shot.
These statistics pierce the hearts of those who care. Others see it as a problem in the black community, others see it as a problem in deprived areas others see it as a problem that needs stricter policing namely stop and search for it to end.
It is said that she had just broken up with a teen boy, he was unable to accept this, he confronts her, her friend, Elianne steps in to defend her friend in the true spirit of Ubuntu. Elianne is violently stabbed to death.
As we ponder on this dreadful case, we ask ourselves, how can the spirit of Ubuntu be scaled up in our communities and in particular our children
We grieve in layers of trauma as we explore cultural contexts of parenting and how these protect our children or not. Are our young girls able to stand up to mysognony, what is the role of a Tete, (auntie) and are we capitalising enough on the power of the collective?
Join Maria Takaendisa and Dorcas Gwata as they explore the spirit of Ubuntu in youth violence on a live LinkedIn event on Wednesday 11th of October from 5-6.15 pm
Maria is an Ubuntu Coach, a trainer and therapist. Her approach is influenced by the Ubuntu philosophy which is embedded in Zulu tradition and translates to "I am because we are". She has a special interest in trauma and specifically racial trauma. She has worked in serious youth violence, youth justice and child protection teams. She currently works as a Consultant in private practice.
Dorcas is a Clinical Specialist, an Ubuntu Coach and a Global Health Consultant. Dorcas has extensive experience in working with young people and family who are highly exposed to youth violence and trauma. Her book ‘Street Clinic’ published by MacMillan is out in early 2025
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