Stories That Heal. Voices That Unite. A Journey from Survival to Global Impact.
Stories That Heal. Voices That Unite. A Journey from Survival to Global Impact.
Dydine Umunyana Anderson is an award-winning speaker, author, and survivor of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda. Through her work, she transforms trauma into empathy and division into connection.
She speaks to audiences worldwide about healing, forgiveness, belonging, peace, and the courage to rebuild.
Born in Rwanda and shaped by the story of survival, Dydine’s journey is a living testament to resilience. Through her talks and writings, she helps people, organizations, and nations learn the art of healing — not by forgetting the past, but by transforming it into light.
Dydine’s keynotes and workshops invite audiences to see healing as a form of leadership by blending storytelling, mental health, and culture to bridge the gaps that divides much of our society.
Speaking Topics
Healing Through Storytelling
Our stories are sacred vessels of memory and meaning. Through storytelling, we transform pain into wisdom and reconnect with our shared humanity. This talk explores how telling our truth can mend generations—at home, in classrooms, and within institutions.
Forgiveness as Freedom
Forgiveness is not forgetting; it is reclaiming peace. We examine forgiveness as a radical act of self-love that releases resentment and builds bridges toward collective healing.
Cultural Humility & Belonging
Belonging is an act of courage. We practice cultural humility—listening, learning, and empathy—to transform classrooms, teams, and systems into spaces of connection and respect.
Women, Leadership & Courage
To lead as a woman is to rise with grace in a world that tests your fire. We cultivate heart-centered leadership rooted in authenticity, intuition, and disciplined courage.
Resilience in the Face of Adversity
From surviving genocide to rebuilding a purposeful life, resilience is a spiritual art. Hope is not naïve—it is a disciplined practice that keeps humanity alive.
From the Dear Humanity Letter
“Dear Humanity, forgiveness is not forgetting — it is remembering with grace.”
Global Impact.
Trust.
Testimonials
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Lately, I have been reflecting on what it truly means to survive after surviving.
As a survivor of the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, survival was the first language I ever learned. My earliest memories are not of playgrounds or laughter — they are of loss, fear, and silence. My introduction to humanity was genocide.