This project will help us understand the impact the March 15 terrorist attacks have had on the Christchurch Muslim community.
Recruitment for phase one of the March 15 Project has now closed.
Thank you to everyone who took part and also to those who helped to support this project.
Summary of findings
These infographics summarise some of our early findings. At this stage everything is in English, but we plan to upload translations in other languages as soon as they are available.
- Introduction and summary of preliminary findings (PDF)
- Demography (PDF)
- Education and English language (PDF)
- Exposure of participants (PDF)
- Participant concerns (PDF)
- Mental health conditions (PDF)
- Events and activities (PDF)
Published research papers
- Psychosocial impacts on the Christchurch Muslim community following the 15 March terrorist attacks: a mixed-methods study protocol (BMJ Open)
- Research following trauma in minority ethnic and faith communities: lessons from a study of the psychosocial sequelae of the Christchurch mosque terror attacks (BJPsych Open | Cambridge Core)
One key aspect of this work has been the ongoing partnership between our team and the Christchurch Muslim community since the project was first proposed; that participatory approach has been critical to the success of the project. We would especially like to acknowledge the involvement of our Community Reference Group. Their engagement has been greatly appreciated and their insights have been invaluable helping to guide the research process and analysis. Similarly, we would like to thank our Muslim Research Assistant team for all their work on this project over the past two and a half years.
Most importantly, we would also like to thank everyone who participated or supported the March 15 project.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact us:
Email march15study@otago.ac.nz
The Youth March 15 Project: Weaving our own path
This project is dedicated to supporting your wellbeing after the March 15 attacks.
This is a weekly group wellbeing programme for teenagers in Christchurch impacted by the March 15th attacks. It focuses on holistic health – we will not be focusing on the attacks.
Find out more about The Youth March 15 Project: Weaving our own path
Which hijab am I wearing today?
Dual relationship challenges for Christchurch Muslims working in professional roles within the community after the March 15 attacks.