Collection No: |
AL3103 |
Title: |
The Institute for Healing of Memories (IHOM) TRC collection |
Creator: |
Inventory prepared by Ethel Kriger, October 2004 |
Origination: |
TRC Archive Project |
Publisher: |
SAHA |
Inclusive Dates: |
1996-2003 |
Extent: |
0.1 linear metre (1 archival box) containing 1 file |
Language: |
English |
Acquisition: |
Accession Number: none |
Access Restrictions: |
This collection is open for research |
Use Restrictions: |
Copyright restrictions may apply. See SAHA copyright statement for Use Restrictions. |
Copyright: |
Finding Aid: © The South African History Archive (SAHA) |
Created: |
30 July 2009 |
Abstract: |
The Institute for Healing of Memories (IHOM) was established in 1998 and developed out of the chaplaincy work of the Trauma Centre for Victims of Violence and Torture that was conducted in partnership with the Counselling Working Group of the Religious Response to the TRC. The IHOM was conceptualised as a platform for victims of human rights abuses who could not testify before the TRC. To this end victims, the majority of whom were active in the anti-apartheid struggle, participate in three-day workshops geared towards personal healing and societal reconstruction. The healing of memories workshops are modeled as parallel processes to the TRC. As a result, many records of this organisation relate to workshops in which people could tell their stories. Because of their confidential and sensitive contents, these records are not in the public domain. |