Hear My True Story

In this episode, we explore the importance of embracing one's mother tongue language and culture in music, with a focus on the song "Nsangi" by Edrine Matovu. Through the song, Edrine encourages listeners to not forget their roots and to teach their culture and language to the younger generations. We discuss the inspiration behind the song, Edrine's creative process, and the impact of music in promoting cultural awareness and preservation. Join us for an insightful conversation on the role of language and culture in music, and how they can be used to bridge communities and promote diversity. Don't miss out on this engaging episode that touches on themes of identity, heritage, and legacy. Support the showContact Hear My True Story : Email: hear@hearmytruestory.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/HearmyTrue YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/c/HearMyTrueStory Contribute to our podcast, Your Support Means a Lot to Us: DONATEThanks for listening to Hear My True Story!

In this episode of Hear My True Story, we are joined by a talented filmmaker from East Africa, who shares his experiences and insights into the world of filmmaking in Uganda. Our guest brings a unique perspective on the challenges and triumphs of creating films in the region, shedding light on the vibrant film industry in Uganda. With a wealth of experience and a passion for storytelling, our guest shares stories of their journey, as well as highlights from some of the great film projects they have worked on. From navigating the local film scene to collaborating with international partners, our guest provides valuable insights into the art and business of filmmaking in East Africa. Join us for an engaging conversation about the power of cinema in Uganda and beyond, as we delve into the rich tapestry of stories that this filmmaker has helped bring to life on the silver screen. Get ready for an inspiring and eye-opening episode that sheds light on the world of film in East Africa, and how it is making its mark on the global stage.Contact Adnan Ssenkumba: Email: wristhouseuganda@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/adnan.ssenkumba Support the showContact Hear My True Story : Email: hear@hearmytruestory.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/HearmyTrue YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/c/HearMyTrueStory Contribute to our podcast, Your Support Means a Lot to Us: DONATEThanks for listening to Hear My True Story!

In dieser Podcast-Folge erkunden wir die Erfahrungen einer Schwarzen Frau, die in Deutschland lebt und sich mit Fragen der Identität und Zugehörigkeit auseinandersetzt. Die Diskussion umfasst verschiedene Themen wie Rassismus durch Sprache, Rassismus im Bildungssystem und die Auswirkungen von strukturellem Rassismus. Unser Gast, der in Deutschland geboren und aufgewachsen ist, wird seine persönlichen Erfahrungen mit dem Aufwachsen als Schwarze Frau in einer Gesellschaft teilen, in der Rassismus noch immer allgegenwärtig ist. Erkunden Sie mit uns die Komplexität von Rasse und Identität in Deutschland und die Herausforderungen, denen Schwarze Menschen gegenüberstehen, um ihren Platz in der Gesellschaft zu finden.In this podcast episode, we explore the experiences of a Black woman living in Germany and grappling with issues of identity and belonging. The discussion covers various topics such as racism through language, racism in the education system and the impact of structural racism. Our guest, who was born and raised in Germany, will share her personal experiences of growing up as a Black woman in a society where racism is still pervasive. Join us to explore the complexities of race and identity in Germany and the challenges Black people face in finding their place in society. Support the showContact Hear My True Story : Email: hear@hearmytruestory.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/HearmyTrue YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/c/HearMyTrueStory Contribute to our podcast, Your Support Means a Lot to Us: DONATEThanks for listening to Hear My True Story!

Africa is a continent that is often misunderstood and misrepresented in popular culture. From outdated notions of mud huts and wild animals to misconceptions about language, skin color, and technology, many people have a narrow and inaccurate view of Africa. In this episode, we'll challenge these stereotypes and explore the real Africa – a place of incredible linguistic, cultural, and natural diversity, with a rich history and a bright future. Support the showContact Hear My True Story : Email: hear@hearmytruestory.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/HearmyTrue YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/c/HearMyTrueStory Contribute to our podcast, Your Support Means a Lot to Us: DONATEThanks for listening to Hear My True Story!

In this podcast episode, we discuss the crucial role of normalising conversations about skin colour and race with children. We explain why it's important to break down barriers and promote understanding and empathy for different skin colours, and provide practical tips for parents, carers and educators to start these conversations. We address common misconceptions about this topic and emphasise the importance of distinguishing between skin colour and race. As someone who works with children, I know how important it is to answer their questions about skin colour and race in a way that normalises the conversation and promotes inclusivity and acceptance Support the showContact Hear My True Story : Email: hear@hearmytruestory.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/HearmyTrue YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/c/HearMyTrueStory Contribute to our podcast, Your Support Means a Lot to Us: DONATEThanks for listening to Hear My True Story!

Do you sometimes feel like you need a break from the chaos of daily life? Do you sometimes look for ways to calm your mind and lift your spirits? Look no further than the healing power of music! In this episode we talk to our guest, a Ugandan African living and teaching in Germany. He shares how music has become a powerful tool for his emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing. You will experience first-hand how Gust uses music to calm his mind, relieve stress and anxiety, and promote relaxation and positive feelings. But that's not all - Gust also shares his experiences with racism against black people in Germany and how music has helped him overcome these challenges. Through the power of music, Gust reminds us that we can find peace, joy and connection even in the most difficult times. Don't miss this inspiring episode that will leave you encouraged and empowered! Support the showContact Hear My True Story : Email: hear@hearmytruestory.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/HearmyTrue YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/c/HearMyTrueStory Contribute to our podcast, Your Support Means a Lot to Us: DONATEThanks for listening to Hear My True Story!

It's February and we are celebrating Black History Month. We want to share with you this wonderful episode where we talk about personal stories of learning a new language and how some institutions and systems can use language to discriminate against people of certain races. In this episode we have a conversation with Edwin Matovu where we share our personal experiences of learning a new language. We have to speak a German language fluently and sometimes we expose ourselves by speaking German with a Ugandan accent. As a result, people like us have fewer chances of being hired, accepted to schools and universities, or considered as tenants. This practice is called linguistic profiling. So what exactly is linguistic racism?Linguistic racism occurs when acts of racism are perpetuated against individuals on the basis of their language use.  Support the showContact Hear My True Story : Email: hear@hearmytruestory.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/HearmyTrue YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/c/HearMyTrueStory Contribute to our podcast, Your Support Means a Lot to Us: DONATEThanks for listening to Hear My True Story!

It is offensive to assume that it is okay to touch a person's hair and then continue to touch them without their consent.In this episode we celebrate Black History Month 2023 with the theme "Black Resistnace". Our guests and host share true stories about their experiences and how they have faced various forms of racial discrimination.  Support the showContact Hear My True Story : Email: hear@hearmytruestory.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/HearmyTrue YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/c/HearMyTrueStory Contribute to our podcast, Your Support Means a Lot to Us: DONATEThanks for listening to Hear My True Story!

In this episode, the host "Otako" tells his stories and gives more information about the widely known word in East Africa that every European or white person hears when visiting East Africa. This word is called Muzungu!Mzungu! Mzungu! Muzungu!For those who don't know the Swahili word: "mzungu" or "muzungu" (sounds like "muh-zun-gooo") generally means "white man", although it also applies to women. It can also mean a kind of "boss" even if you are black, brown or white!It can therefore mean a white man (or woman!), a "European", the boss or the person who pays! It is thought that the historical roots of the word probably come from the expression " Those who are wandering aimlessly", probably related to the African experiences of the early explorers, traders and missionaries.  Support the showContact Hear My True Story : Email: hear@hearmytruestory.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/HearmyTrue YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/c/HearMyTrueStory Contribute to our podcast, Your Support Means a Lot to Us: DONATEThanks for listening to Hear My True Story!

In this episode, the host tells his personal story of what happened after he gave himself a coffee machine for Christmas 2022.There are a number of myths and misconceptions about why some people in Uganda and East Africa do not drink coffee, despite it being one of the country's exports. In this episode, you will hear from some Ugnadans and the Host explaining some of the reasons why Uganda does not drink its own coffee.   Support the showContact Hear My True Story : Email: hear@hearmytruestory.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/HearmyTrue YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/c/HearMyTrueStory Contribute to our podcast, Your Support Means a Lot to Us: DONATEThanks for listening to Hear My True Story!

In this episode we continue our conversation with Joan Ndagire, a Ugandan activist and survivor of human trafficking. She shares her personal story of how she became an artist and how she used art to heal as a trafficking survivor.Art was the best way to heal me as a trafficking survivor. As a survivor, I returned to my home country and went through a series of depressions, but when I decided to make art and tell my story through storytelling, theatre or going to the theatre to see plays or participate in art productions and sometimes meet with artists at the National Theatre in Uganda. As I continued to participate in different art productions, I was able to focus on a positive part of my life that made me feel happy about life, and so I was healing myself through art.Biography: JoanJoan is an artist (mainly a writer), an award-winning filmmaker and a survivor of human trafficking. She is committed to the fight against human trafficking. Her journey began in 2018 as a victim and survivor returning from Oman. Since then, stories have been published and Joan has been involved in various actions to fight this vice. As an artist and writer, she has written poetry and plays on the topic of human trafficking and made films such as HELP FIND ME, a documentary that highlights the reasons why various survivors fled the country and their experiences. Joan believes that teaching people, especially in the arts such as filmmaking, can prevent human trafficking from happening again or for the first time. For this reason, she is undertaking professional training so that she can teach more trafficking survivors practical skills that will enable them to earn money. Joan has worked with various organisations including Omuti Kreativ, Papa Odet Foundation, UCATIP (Uganda Coalition Against Trafficking in Persons), John Paul II Justice and Peace Centre, University of Tropical Science, Liverpool, Africa Faith And Justice Network and others. She has already written a series (BETWEEN US), an African love story hampered by differences between parents, which is running on Peral Magic.Get in Touch: Facebook: Ndagire Joaita JoshTwitter: @Ndagirejjwrite1LinkedIn : Ndagire Joanita joshirahEmail: ndagirejjwriter@gmail.comYouTube: @ndagirejjoshirahwriter3737 Support the showContact Hear My True Story : Email: hear@hearmytruestory.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/HearmyTrue YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/c/HearMyTrueStory Contribute to our podcast, Your Support Means a Lot to Us: DONATEThanks for listening to Hear My True Story!

Attention. There are some very sensitive, touching true stories in this episode and we advise you not to listen if you cannot handle such true stories, or we advise you to listen to them with someone. In this episode we continue our conversation with Joan Ndagire, a Ugandan activist and survivor of human trafficking. She tells her personal story and how more and more East African girls are being trafficked to the Middle East under the guise of labour export! Biography: JoanJoan is an artist (mainly a writer), an award-winning filmmaker and a survivor of human trafficking. She is committed to the fight against human trafficking. Her journey began in 2018 as a victim and survivor returning from Oman. Since then, stories have been published and Joan has been involved in various actions to fight this vice. As an artist and writer, she has written poetry and plays on the topic of human trafficking and made films such as HELP FIND ME, a documentary that highlights the reasons why various survivors fled the country and their experiences. Joan believes that teaching people, especially in the arts such as filmmaking, can prevent human trafficking from happening again or for the first time. For this reason, she is undertaking professional training so that she can teach more trafficking survivors practical skills that will enable them to earn money. Joan has worked with various organisations including Omuti Kreativ, Papa Odet Foundation, UCATIP (Uganda Coalition Against Trafficking in Persons), John Paul II Justice and Peace Centre, University of Tropical Science, Liverpool, Africa Faith And Justice Network and others. She has already written a series (BETWEEN US), an African love story hampered by differences between parents, which is running on Peral Magic.Get in Touch: Facebook: Ndagire Joaita JoshTwitter: @Ndagirejjwrite1LinkedIn : Ndagire Joanita joshirahEmail: ndagirejjwriter@gmail.comYouTube: @ndagirejjoshirahwriter3737 Support the showContact Hear My True Story : Email: hear@hearmytruestory.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/HearmyTrue YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/c/HearMyTrueStory Contribute to our podcast, Your Support Means a Lot to Us: DONATEThanks for listening to Hear My True Story!

Attention. There are some very sensitive, touching true stories in this episode and we advise you not to listen if you cannot handle such true stories, or we advise you to listen to them with someone. In this episode we continue our conversation with Joan Ndagire, a Ugandan activist and survivor of human trafficking. She shares her personal story of how storytelling and creative writing helped her escape traffickers in Oman, West Asia. Biography: JoanJoan is an artist (mainly a writer), an award-winning filmmaker and a survivor of human trafficking. She is committed to the fight against human trafficking. Her journey began in 2018 as a victim and survivor returning from Oman. Since then, stories have been published and Joan has been involved in various actions to fight this vice. As an artist and writer, she has written poetry and plays on the topic of human trafficking and made films such as HELP FIND ME, a documentary that highlights the reasons why various survivors fled the country and their experiences. Joan believes that teaching people, especially in the arts such as filmmaking, can prevent human trafficking from happening again or for the first time. For this reason, she is undertaking professional training so that she can teach more trafficking survivors practical skills that will enable them to earn money. Joan has worked with various organisations including Omuti Kreativ, Papa Odet Foundation, UCATIP (Uganda Coalition Against Trafficking in Persons), John Paul II Justice and Peace Centre, University of Tropical Science, Liverpool, Africa Faith And Justice Network and others. She has already written a series (BETWEEN US), an African love story hampered by differences between parents, which is running on Peral Magic.Get in Touch: Facebook: Ndagire Joaita JoshTwitter: @Ndagirejjwrite1LinkedIn : Ndagire Joanita joshirahEmail: ndagirejjwriter@gmail.comYouTube: @ndagirejjoshirahwriter3737 Support the showContact Hear My True Story : Email: hear@hearmytruestory.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/HearmyTrue YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/c/HearMyTrueStory Contribute to our podcast, Your Support Means a Lot to Us: DONATEThanks for listening to Hear My True Story!

Attention. There are some very sensitive, touching true stories in this episode and we advise you not to listen if you cannot handle such true stories, or we advise you to listen to them with someone. Merry Christmas to our listeners! As you celebrate your festive season, we share with you a true story about a problem that never ends and especially increases during the holidays: Modern Slavery. This festive week, we speak to Joan Ndagire, a survivor of human trafficking. In this episode, she tells us how she sold herself to traffickers. She is an activist fighting to end human trafficking in Uganda, East Africa and Africa. She uses her artistic skills to tell her personal story as a survivor and raise awareness about human trafficking. Biography: JoanJoan is an artist (mainly a writer), an award-winning filmmaker and a survivor of human trafficking. She is committed to the fight against human trafficking. Her journey began in 2018 as a victim and survivor returning from Oman. Since then, stories have been published and Joan has been involved in various actions to fight this vice. As an artist and writer, she has written poetry and plays on the topic of human trafficking and made films such as HELP FIND ME, a documentary that highlights the reasons why various survivors fled the country and their experiences. Joan believes that teaching people, especially in the arts such as filmmaking, can prevent human trafficking from happening again or for the first time. For this reason, she is undertaking professional training so that she can teach more trafficking survivors practical skills that will enable them to earn money. Joan has worked with various organisations including Omuti Kreativ, Papa Odet Foundation, UCATIP (Uganda Coalition Against Trafficking in Persons), John Paul II Justice and Peace Centre, University of Tropical Science, Liverpool, Africa Faith And Justice Network and others. She has already written a series (BETWEEN US), an African love story hampered by differences between parents, which is running on Peral Magic.Get in Touch: Facebook: Ndagire Joaita JoshTwitter: @Ndagirejjwrite1LinkedIn : Ndagire Joanita joshirahEmail: ndagirejjwriter@gmail.comYouTube: @ndagirejjoshirahwriter3737 Support the showContact Hear My True Story : Email: hear@hearmytruestory.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/HearmyTrue YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/c/HearMyTrueStory Contribute to our podcast, Your Support Means a Lot to Us: DONATEThanks for listening to Hear My True Story!

In this episode we continue our conversation with Isra Ghazali, an artist from Egypt in Africa. She talks about her personal experiences with theatre in the context of international collaborative projects. She talks about how important it is to get to know other cultures, to appreciate and respect them. She also talks about the challenges that international projects bring, both for the individual artists and for the organisers. Here, the issue of visas as a major challenge for collaboration between the global South and the global North cannot be missed.Making contact with Isra Ghazali:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/isra.elghazaliInstagram: https://instagram.com/israghazali?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=                     https://instagram.com/izzypaintstoo?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Support the showContact Hear My True Story : Email: hear@hearmytruestory.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/HearmyTrue YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/c/HearMyTrueStory Contribute to our podcast, Your Support Means a Lot to Us: DONATEThanks for listening to Hear My True Story!

In this episode we have a conversation with Isra Ghazali, an artist from Egypt in Africa. She talks about her personal experience of theatre with and for children in Egypt. She has chosen experimental theatre with children because it is the best way for children to tell their own stories without being bound to conventional theatre.  Because children are more interested in pure storytelling, and that is what experimental theatre offers.Making contact with Isra Ghazali:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/isra.elghazaliInstagram: https://instagram.com/israghazali?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=                     https://instagram.com/izzypaintstoo?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Support the showContact Hear My True Story : Email: hear@hearmytruestory.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/HearmyTrue YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/c/HearMyTrueStory Contribute to our podcast, Your Support Means a Lot to Us: DONATEThanks for listening to Hear My True Story!

In this episode we have a conversation with Keren Riley. She is the founder of the project "REUNITE", which reunites children stuck in orphanages, trafficked for international adoption, kidnapped or born in the state psychiatric hospital with their families.She shares more about her personal story, why she decided to start this project, and the work of the project in Uganda.Keren's Story: Keren Riley is the founder of the "REUNITE" project and works in various capacities, including as , investigator, and photographer. She has lived and worked in Uganda since 2010. She is an adoptive parent of a Ugandan son who is now an adult, and he is one of the inspirations for her work. Her background is in performing and visual arts, but since adopting her son in 2005, she has also become passionate about the issues facing children in foster care and children without parental care in Uganda.  She brings this passion to the heart of Reunite.About Reunite:Reunite is a small project currently running under the registered Ugandan NGO "Alternative Care Initiatives" with a great concern to reunite children with their families. Love and justice are at the heart of what we do. Since 2011, we have been reuniting children with their families who have been stuck in orphanages, trafficked for international adoption, abducted, or born in the government psychiatric hospital.We conduct thorough research to find the families of the children we work with, and when appropriate, the child returns home. After reunification, we continue to visit the children and their families regularly. Usually poverty is the reason for the family's separation, so we help strengthen the family economically, and if family mediation is needed, we help with that as well. The families who have participated in our program have started a variety of businesses, including barber stores, dry cleaners, animal husbandry, clothing stores, hair salons, agriculture, etc.How you can support Reunite: Donations keep Reunite's work going. Click here to DonateGet in contact with ReuniteWebsite: ReuniteFacebook: ReuniteInstagram: reunite1Email: reuniteuganda@gmail.com Support the showContact Hear My True Story : Email: hear@hearmytruestory.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/HearmyTrue YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/c/HearMyTrueStory Contribute to our podcast, Your Support Means a Lot to Us: DONATEThanks for listening to Hear My True Story!

It is so important to talk to children about skin color and race at a young age, and many people may have heard a question from a child about skin color. But people confuse the question about skin color and race. As someone who works with children, I tend to normalize conversations with kids about skin color and race because kids will always want to know why there are different skin colors. Support the showContact Hear My True Story : Email: hear@hearmytruestory.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/HearmyTrue YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/c/HearMyTrueStory Contribute to our podcast, Your Support Means a Lot to Us: DONATEThanks for listening to Hear My True Story!

In this episode, we talk to Kathrin Goosses, a theater educator from Berlin who has worked at ism (first international students meeting, Rostock/GER, May 2018) and young IDEA Lab 1 and is co-director of Young IDEA. She talks about her personal experiences and why she joined the association. In this conversation, we talk about the benefits of joining the international network and how individuals and organizations can join.About Young IDEA:Young IDEA is an international network of young artists & theater educators. We want to collaborate with people all over the wolrd to create diverse projects in art & education. As a part of the International Drama Theatre and Education Association [IDEA] we are following the IDEA constitution. Learn more about IDEA at www.ideadrama.orgWe are not an independent association; our works following the interests of IDEA. We are interested in the participation of all young people, who feel connected to IDEA and especially, those who experienced Young IDEA events in the past.Get in touch with young IDEA.Email: youngidea.directors@gmail.comFacebook : Young IDEA Support the showContact Hear My True Story : Email: hear@hearmytruestory.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/HearmyTrue YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/c/HearMyTrueStory Contribute to our podcast, Your Support Means a Lot to Us: DONATEThanks for listening to Hear My True Story!

In this episode we talk to Rebecca Schmidt, a professional teacher, theater artist and professional Field Hockey player living in Germany. In this episode we talk about what it's like to play Field Hockey and do theater at the same time. In sports and the arts, many lessons learned are interchangeable. Communication, discipline, self-confidence, listening, concentration, dealing with rejection - the list goes on and on. And no group understands this better than those in the performing arts.For these reasons, our Gust decided to be active in both sports and the arts, and she talks a lot about both professional sports careers and professional theater careers.  Support the showContact Hear My True Story : Email: hear@hearmytruestory.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/HearmyTrue YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/c/HearMyTrueStory Contribute to our podcast, Your Support Means a Lot to Us: DONATEThanks for listening to Hear My True Story!