Sandra's Story - Full Interview at Women in the World 2012

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Women in the World 2012 Summit

Sandra's Story was heard by an audience of 2,700, not including all the listeners who watched from their own homes on livestream!  Sandra was able to tell her story with eloquence and composure beyond her years.  During the interview, she talked about how civil war was just accepted as normal.  She briefly described the attack on the Gatumba camp.  Charlie Rose, the moderator, then asked her to talk about why she takes photos, and what the photos say to her and her audience.  It was an incredible interview!  The links will be posted on this blog shortly.  Then, Charlie Rose surprised Sandra by letting her introduce Angelina Jolie, the next speaker!  What an incredible weekend for both Sandra and her sister, Princesse. They are wonderful ambassadors for Foundation of Hope.

Women in the World 2012

Last night, Sandra Uwiringiy'imana told an audience of 2,700+ a snapshot of the story leading to Gatumba and some of the events of the night of the attack.  Sandra was interviewed one-on-one by Charlie Rose.  She looked nervous, but she did such a wonderful job.  I loved the part of the interview when Charlie Rose asked her to speak about three of the portraits of survivors.  The last picture was of her mom!  It was very moving.  He also caught her off guard when he asked her to introduce the next speaker, which was Angelina Jolie!  We are all very proud of Sandra, and are so grateful that God is using her voice to tell a story of his redemptive power.  I will post the links to the news stories and the video on the blog as well.

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The Big Reveal(for those who have not heard!)

Sandra Uwiringiy'imana (or Uwiringiyimana as the media misspelled) is speaking at the Women in the World conference in New York City this Thursday.  She is part of a three person panel which includes Madeleine Albright and Angelina Jolie.  They are discussing the topic of "Women and War."  The moderator is Charlie Rose, who is known for his interviews on the Charlie Rose Show on PBS and "CBS This Morning."  Her panel kicks off the 3rd annual event, which includes women from around the globe sharing stories and ideas to empower women, support women, and learn from other women, many who are living in violent and impoverished areas of the world.  Sandra was invited to speak about her experiences in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Gatumba.  When I was talking with her the other day, she was very excited at the chance to meet Leymah Gbowee, a Nobel Laureate and founder of Gbowee Peace Foundation.  She has also been invited to a full, taped interview with Charlie Rose on Monday after the conference.  We are so proud of you Sandra and pray that you will have the right words to say that touch the attenders of this conference and move them into action.