Speakers

Akariza Laurette Annely

Akariza Laurette Annely is a young Rwandan author, poet, and mental health advocate. Born after the 1994 genocide, she studies International Relations at the University of Rwanda. Her first book Wet Under the Rainbow (2023) tackles transgenerational trauma; her second book Rebounce (2024) celebrates resilience and healing.

Author and Poetess

Akariza Laurette Annely is a young Rwandan author, poet, and mental health advocate. Born after the 1994 genocide, she studies International Relations at the University of Rwanda. Her first book Wet Under the Rainbow (2023) tackles transgenerational trauma; her second book Rebounce (2024) celebrates resilience and healing.