Tawona Ganyamatopé Sitholé Zimbabwe/Scotland
Tawona Sitholé is UNESCO Artist-in-Residence at the University of Glasgow and co-founder of the creative group Seeds of Thought. In his practice he naturally weaves together culture and care.
Tawona Sitholé is a poet, musician, storyteller, and educator - an inspiring presence who works in Scotland as UNESCO Artist-in-Residence at the University of Glasgow. He co-founded Seeds of Thought, a collective that uses poetry, music, and performance to bring people together. For Tawona, care is not just a concept; it’s woven into who he is as a teacher, artist, and community facilitator.
Meet the other speakers
Tineke Abma
Prof. dr. Tineke Abma is Director of the Leyden Academy on Vitality and Ageing and Professor of Art and Care, advocating for a more humane, inclusive care system where art and creativity support well-being.
Lode Godderis
Lode Godderis, Professor at KU Leuven and CEO of IDEWE, explores the interplay between work and health and the benefits of integrating culture and care.
Jan Vanwezer
Jan Vanwezer is the director of the care home De Wingerd and co-founder of the cooperative LIVEZ in Leuven, where he promotes community-rooted models of care.
@ The conference
Tawona Sitholé joins the Thursday morning panel discussion “Uniting Policy, Practice, and Communities for a Culture of Care.” together with Tineke Abma, Lode Godderis and Jan Vanwezer.
And will present the 4th story ('Seeds of Thought') in the theme 'Community-rooted programmes' on Thursday afternoon.
