Following the private screening with the Eastern Region Police on 22 January 2026, ArtGlo extended the conversation on refugee welfare and inclusion to university students through three additional screenings held from 22–24 January in Blantyre, Zomba (Malosa), and Chiradzulu districts. These sessions engaged students, student leaders, and lecturers from Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (Mahatma Gandhi Campus), St Joseph College of Health Sciences, and St Luke’s College of Health Sciences, creating spaces for reflection, dialogue, and learning.
The screenings featured the film We Name Ourselves, which highlights the lived experiences of teenagers in Dzaleka Refugee Camp, navigating life with limited resources and opportunities. Each screening was accompanied by live poetry performances from the young poets who are also protagonists in the film. Heritier Havyarimana, one of the poets, said:
“Poetry has given us a way to tell our stories in our own voices. When people listen, they begin to see us not as refugees, but as human beings with dreams and dignity.”
These performances offered students first-hand insights into displacement, resilience, and identity, sparking thoughtful discussion on dignity, inclusion, and the role of students and future professionals in promoting refugee rights and social cohesion.
The film and associated dialogue demonstrate how creative arts can amplify marginalized voices while inspiring awareness and action among wider communities.
Watching the film made me feel deep sympathy for the realities of life at Dzaleka. It opened my eyes to struggles that are often invisible.
