Miriam Behrendt

Germany

Miriam Behrendt was born on May 11th, 1985 in Bielefeld (Germany).

She completed her MA Degree in Journalism and Culture Studies at Leipzig University (Germany) and supports the Drama For Life-Team in publicity and fundraising.

From 2006 until 2011 she has worked as a journalist for German broadcasting and online publishing companies as well as a freelance presenter for international events like the short film festival “Filmfest Dresden”.

Since high school Miriam has had a passion for film and drama and also took part in her school’s theatre project.

She fell in love with South Africa in 2004 when she participated in a volunteer project in Kayamandi-Stellenbosch. Five years later she came back to the country to study at the Department of Journalism at Stellenbosch University and was very happy when she got the chance to join Drama for Life through a young professional programme by the German International Corporation (GIZ).

At Wits you will find her at UC 17, Room 16.