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“Stories can conquer fear, you know. They can make the heart bigger.”
Few things can inspire us like stories can. Read these stories and feel your heart grow bigger.
Foreign nationals talk about their struggles in finding a home away from home
The Sister Mura Foundation is providing medical, financial, and emotional support while upskilling foreign nationals living with HIV/AIDS in SA.
Read moreDavid’s love letter
His only connection to his birth mother is a letter, two pieces of gold jewellery, and a teddy bear. Now he wants to know more about the mother who gave him up for adoption as a baby.
Read moreA dream deferred leads to a life of leadership and success
Olefile Masangane has achieved what he thought would be impossible.
Read moreSharing her story to heal the wounds of her past
She has no regrets about her past despite a childhood filled with abuse and trauma.
Read moreStorytelling breaks stereotypes about criminals
Father Babychan Arackathara has been working as a chaplain in SA’s prisons for over 20 years. He is an advocate of the human rights of prisoners and restorative justice, bringing healing to offenders as well as victims and their families.
Read moreMy journey of growth
I got called names like “kwerekwere” because I couldn’t speak or understand any of the South African languages.
Read moreMotherhood brought me home
Motherhood brought with it a gift of love, but it also brought Morongoa necessary, tough lessons about life. When she became a mother, she began to understand her mother’s perspective.
Read moreHealing the legacy of apartheid in Lenasia
Russel Abrahams, a pastor in Lenasia, is using stories to help bridge divides in his community and a neighbouring area.
Read moreMy mother gave me up for adoption
Mmashikwane’s view and experience of family changed radically when she was 10. Hers is a story of learning the value of family and community.
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