Stories, art, and films on the theme of forgiveness
Beyond Right and Wrong - Extended Trailer
Producer: Lekha Singh and Rebecca Chaiklin
What are people really capable of? Beyond Right & Wrong explores how survivors move on from violent conflict and become heroes of peace.
Azim Khamisa: The Tool of Forgiveness
Producer: The Institute for Advancing Unity/The Working Group
A grieving father overcomes tragedy by creating something beautiful in his son's name - Tariq Khamisa.
Stories
Azim Khamisa
By: Monica Olson
Azim Khamisa
founded the Tariq Khamisa Foundation to encourage forgiveness.
Immaculee Ilibagiza
By: Molly from Spokane
Immaculee Ilibagiza demonstrates the power of forgiveness.
Desmond Tutu
By: Wendy Jewell from The MY HERO Project
Desmond Tutu
worked to end apartheid in South Africa and encourages forgiveness.
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
By: Jared from San Diego
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
dedicated his life to abolishing apartheid and establishing a democracy in South Africa.
Louis Zamperini
By: Annika from Eden Prairie
Louis Zamperini was a WW2 prisoner of war survivor who forgave his tormentor and inspires others to forgive.
Amy Biehl
By: Stephanie Cole
Amy Biehl
gave her life to ending apartheid in South Africa.
Mahatma Gandhi
By: Elisa from Villeurbanne, France
"Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will."
Mattie Stepanek
By: Jim Hawkins
Mattie Stepanek
is a hero to people of all ages around the world.
Kathy Eldon
By: Wendy Jewell
Kathy Eldon
inspired by her son, works for peace and tolerance.
Dr. Jeni Stepanek
By: Slater Jewell-Kemker
Dr. Jeni Stepanek
is interviewed by MY HERO's Slater Jewell-Kemker.
Kiki Vo
By: Rebecca Miller
Kiki Vo
suffered terrible burns and experienced bullying in school but has accomplished so much and forgiven so many.
Lyndon Harris: People Making a Difference
By: Marilyn Jones<br>Contributor of The Christian Science Monitor<br> <h5>Permis...
Lyndon Harris: People Making a Difference
founded The Gardens of Forgiveness Project.
Anne Frank
By: Emma from Greytown, New Zealand
"Despite everything, I believe that people are really good at heart." ~ Anne Frank
John Wallach
By: Susannah Abbey
John Wallach
helps young people learn to make friends of enemies.
Marianne Williamson
By: Wendy Jewell from The MY HERO Project
Marianne Williamson
is the founder of the Department of Peace Campaign.
In aftermath of Ebola, Sierra Leone finds forgiveness is a powerful resource
Permission to use this material was granted by The Christian Science Monitor.
My Father, Ronald Reagan
By: Ron Reagan, Jr.
My Father, Ronald Reagan
talks about his father's examples and those of the Tibetan Monks and Nelson Mandela
Art
Martin Luther King, Jr.
By: Robert Shetterly
Anne Frank
By: Anna Sponer
Heart of the World
By: Anna Chromy
Mattie and Micah
By: Karen Derrico
Forgiveness
By: Josh & Slater
Film
Azim Khamisa: The Tool of Forgiveness
Producer: The Institute for Advancing Unity/The Working Group
A grieving father overcomes tragedy by creating something beautiful in his son's name.
The Bridge
Producer: Jeton Neziraj
A lovely animated tale of a special bridge. Kosovo
Law of Love
Producer: Rahul Brown
In 2007, children from Pakistan and India wrote letters to each other for peace.
Love Hate Love [Trailer]
Producer: Dana Nachman and Don Hardy
Finding a way to move on in the wake of stunning violence.
Kiki Vo
Producer: The Working Group
Kiki Vo is an extraordinary Sacramento student who, through her perserverence, strong character, and ability to Forgive, has been able to celebrate life, finding happiness and success
The Tool of Forgiveness shown in Senegalese Classroom [High-Resolution]
Producer: Cheikh Seck
Senegalese students offer their opinions on Azim Khamisa's short film, "The Tool of Forgiveness".