Catalyst for Peace (formerly Catalyst Peacebuilding)

As I run through my to-do list “one last time” before leaving for the airport, I find myself filled with anticipation, excitement, and serenity. This will be my first trip to Africa and I am anxious to begin learning first-hand about the strength and will of the people of Sierra Leone. I am incredibly thankful to be working on this project with such intelligent and inspirational women – Angie, Kirsten, Lari, Libby, and Sara. Angie, Kirsten, Sara and I are confident that we will experience nothing short of a life-changing experience as we witness the incredible dedication of so many Sierra Leoneans to their community reconciliation and reconstruction. There is no doubt that many, if not all, of us can learn from the people of Sierra Leone about forgiveness and reconciliation, applicable to a multitude of contexts. I look forward to sharing with you our discoveries about what the rest of the world can learn from these African communities, as well as what I anticipate I will learn about the strength of the human spirit. Stay tuned!

Please take care, Claire

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Please continue to check the website for our posts - we’ll be in Freetown in 2 days!

~ Claire