25. Sawubona (I See You) National Forum Conference

On May 6th, I had the privilege of attending the Sawubona National Forum, a powerful gathering dedicated to transforming palliative and end-of-life care through the lens of equity, compassion, and inclusion.

The forum, named Sawubona, meaning “I see you”, opened my eyes to the deeply rooted disparities that persist in palliative and end of life care. It became clear that inequity goes far beyond access to services; it’s embedded in how care is communicated, understood, and emotionally supported across different cultures and communities.

Through personal stories and research, the forum highlighted the urgent need to challenge systemic gaps that continue to marginalise vulnerable groups and communities. This space was more than a conference—it was a call to action for anyone who wants to make palliative and end of life care and research truly inclusive.

Let’s keep the conversation going. Let’s really ‘see’ each other.

Watch the video I made about the conference here:

Written by Francesca Horne, Research Associate at LOROS Hospice