Letter to My Child from Rape

In this short documentary, SEMA member Desanges Kabuo writes a poignant letter to her child, whom she did not choose to have but now loves fiercely. Bodies that have been used as battlefields often bear not only the scars of rape, but also of children. These mothers and their families are often stigmatised by the very communities that should be welcoming and supporting them.

This film was made by Bernadette Vivuya, a Congolese visual journalist and film-maker based in Goma, Eastern DRC. She works on issues related to human rights, the environment and the exploitation of raw materials, bearing witness to the resilience and transcendence of the inhabitants of this conflict-affected region.

You can find more information about this project here: https://lettertomychild.com/.