the forgiveness project
London
The Forgiveness Project collects and shares stories from both victims/survivors
and perpetrators of crime and conflict who have rebuilt their lives following
hurt and trauma. Photo (left to right): Will Riley, Marina Cantacuzino and Peter
Woolf Founded in 2004 by journalist, Marina Cantacuzino, The Forgiveness Project
provides resources and experiences to help people examine and overcome their own
unresolved grievances. The testimonies we collect bear witness to the resilience
of the human spirit and act as a powerful antidote to narratives of hate and
dehumanisation, presenting alternatives to cycles of conflict, violence, crime
and injustice. At the heart of The Forgiveness Project is an understanding that
restorative narratives have the power to transform lives; not only supporting
people to deal with issues in their own lives, but also building a climate of
resilience, hope and empathy.. This idea informs our work across multiple
platforms – in publications and educational resources, through the international
F Word exhibition, in public conversations, our bespoke storytelling course and
our award-winning RESTORE prison programme. The stories of forgiveness on our
website demonstrate that forgiveness is first and foremost a personal journey,
with no set rules or time limits.
