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The central aim is to investigate how forum theatre can facilitate discussion and action on gender-based violence using Indigenous knowledge.

February 28, 2026GeopsychiatryOpen Access

In Your Hands (Ezandleni Zakho): A Theatre-based Approach to Engaging Embodied Indigenous Knowledge Towards Collaborative Social Action

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Forum theatre adapts to explore gender-based violence in Indigenous communities, suggesting a new avenue for healing.

The central aim is to investigate how forum theatre can facilitate discussion and action on gender-based violence using Indigenous knowledge.
Adaptation of forum theatre for participatory research
Integration of narrative techniques and cognitive A-B-C model
Facilitated group participation through performance and storytelling
Collection of insights on historical and intergenerational trauma
Participants engaged in deeper expression of themes through embodied theatre
Non-verbal communication enhanced understanding of complex social issues
Art-based methods fostered collective memory and healing
The approach highlighted the significance of cultural practices in social action

Mngoma et al. (2026) studied this question.

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