Colour is a documentary that explores colonial continuities within humanitarian organisations, particularly highlighting the issue of racism in the workplace and its effects on the mental health and well-being of staff. Originating from the research project “Racism and Mental Health: A Qualitative Study with Humanitarian Workers” led by Dr. Hannah Strohmeier at the Center for Global Health, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, the film portrays the lived experiences of staff based in Nairobi alongside scientific data and information on the topic. Colour reveals the limited organisational discourse on the critical issue of racism and its relation to mental health. By amplifying the voices of staff, the film advocates for increased dialogue and action to create a more equitable and supportive environment for all humanitarian workers.
The film premiered in September 2024 and has already won the award for “Best Health and Medicine Subject Related Film” at the July 2024 edition of the Berlin Indie Film Festival. It has also been accepted to the Africa International Human Rights Film Festival 2024 and the International Film Festival The Hague 2024.
In June 2025, Dr. Hannah Strohmeier’s project “Racism and Mental Health: A Qualitative Study with Humanitarian Workers” won the GLOHRA Prize 2025 for exceptional contributions to global health research, with a focus on research communication.
More information about the film can be found on its website.
The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the producer and director of the film Dr. Hannah Strohmeier.
- Hannah Strohmeier, Postdoctoral Researcher at the Center of Global Health, Charité, Universitätsmedizin Berlin.
The moderator of this session will be announced later.
This event takes place in the Dutch Relief Alliance learning week and is only open to participants of the DRA learning week.
– Picture website of Colour-
