#97: Embracing Survival after the Rwandan Genocide w/ Dydine Umunyana-Anderson

Freedom Writers Podcast

English - April 05, 2023 07:00 - 46 minutes - 63.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 78 ratings
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Previous Episode: #96: Young Playwrights Ukraine w/ Laura Cahill, Uliana Klimchuk, & Alex Feldman

Next Episode: #98: Reflecting on the Cambodian Genocide w/ Loung Ung

On this week's episode, Erin Gruwell is joined by Rwandan genocide survivor and activist, Dydine Umunyana-Anderson. Dydine shares her harrowing journey of survival during the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, her path to healing, and her unwavering dedication to fostering understanding, empathy, and change. Dydine's story is remarkable, and we hope this episode will leave you feeling enlightened and empowered to make a difference.

To learn more about Dydine and her work, visit her website: https://umucolove.org

Watch Dydine's TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/hHQ9WdpPdtg