Maggy Barankitse on life as a feast
In a short excerpt from a longer interview, the founder and president of Maison Shalom in Burundi explains why, after all the killing she has seen, she wakes up every day thanking God for life.
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Maggy Barankitse on forgiveness
In a short excerpt from a longer interview, the founder and president of Maison Shalom in Burundi explains the importance of forgiveness.
Maggy Barankitse on her struggles with God
In a short excerpt from a longer interview, the founder and president of Maison Shalom in Burundi talks about moments when she doubted God.
Maggy Barankitse on why she built a morgue
In a short excerpt from a longer interview, the founder and president of Maison Shalom in Burundi explains why it was important to build a morgue.
Maggy Barankitse on courage
In a short excerpt from a longer interview, the founder and president of Maison Shalom in Burundi explains how she found the courage to build Maison Shalom.
Maggy Barankitse on why she built what she did
In a short excerpt from a longer interview, the founder and president of Maison Shalom in Burundi explains why she built various parts of Maison Shalom, including schools, homes, a hospital, a movie theater, swimming pool and a morgue.
Maggy Barankitse on the phrase "Love made me an inventor"
In a short excerpt from a longer interview, the founder and president of Maison Shalom in Burundi explains what she means by the phrase, "Love made me an inventor."
Maggy Barankitse: Builder of hope
Maison Shalom has helped more than 20,000 children in the aftermath of the Burundian genocide. Its founder and president talks about how Maison Shalom works to restore dignity and hope to the citizens of this war-torn nation.
Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela: Forgiveness is possible
Even after the worst atrocities, forgiveness is possible, says a South African psychologist and researcher. At its core lies empathy, the turning point where people encounter and recognize each other as human beings.
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