Rose Mapendo Biography

Rose Mapendo was imprisoned with her family when ethnic violence overwhelmed the Democratic Republic of Congo in the late 1990s. Her devastating experience involves the execution of her husband, the nighttime arrest of her entire family by government agents, the birth of their twin sons in prison, and disheartening agreements with prison guards to save the lives of her children. She survived this terrible experience and advocated for reconciliation and forgiveness. Mapendo is an important voice in her broken nation's search for peace. Her country has experienced ethnic violence which created wars among other Congolese, the Hutus and Tutsis. Currently, Mapendo is a sought after motivational speaker and global activist for reconciliation and peace. Her work has had significant effects and encourages world and local leaders to change the ways in which justice is enforced. Mapendo was named Humanitarian of the Year by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees in 2009 and she has also been honored by the White House. In 2012, she created a nonprofit committed to empowering children, women and widows around the world and also a peace center in Kigali for women and widows in the region with hope for change called the Rose Mapendo Foundation. Rose Mapendo's story was narrated and featured in Pushing the Elephant, a documentary film which premiered in in June 2010 in New York City. Mapendo is no longer a victim. She is indeed an inspiration, a survivor and a true hero to everyone. Her inspiring heartfelt message is received by community groups, corporate entities and governments around the world with emotions and standing ovations.

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