Forgiveness in Rwanda

Keira Storms                                                                                                        November 13, 2018

In 1994, the country of Rwanda went through a major genocide that killed over 800,000 people. Neighbours were killing neighbours, brothers were killing brothers, and the country was divided. Afterwards, people expected the country to stay that way for a very long time because it is incredibly hard to connect with people again after tragedy. But after a while, people began to reconnect, to communicate, and forgive. People were able to look past what others have done, because that doesn’t define you. You aren’t what your actions are. Even if you have done regrettable things in the past, you can grow and change into the person you want to be. The people in Rwanda were able to show their courage, by showing how they forgive. I think everyone can learn a lesson from the people of Rwanda, and if we all change for the better, the world would be a better place.