stories have the power to transform
stories have the power to transform
stories have the power to transform
The Forgiveness Project provides opportunities and resources for people to explore the benefits and complexities of forgiveness.
resources
Discover forgiveness — stories, tools, and more
Delve deeper into the world of forgiveness with our rich collection of resources. Whether you prefer quiet reading or engaging in community gatherings, there’s something here for you.
restorative narratives
Explore forgiveness through real-life stories
We believe stories can transform how we see ourselves and relate to others. That’s why we share restorative narratives—real-life stories of people and communities learning to rebuild after difficult times.
Grace Idowu
"When I recovered myself I told him, 'I’m not crying for David, I’m crying for you. What have you done with your life?"'
Deborah Hollywood
"The thought of meeting Jordan frightened me, and I didn’t want to get into an argument with him, but I wanted to know why he’d behaved the way he had."
Mary Johnson and Oshea Israel
"It was such a healing poem all about the commonality of pain and it showed me my destiny."
Khaled al-Berry
"I believe that the most dangerous thing in life is to let people become convinced that truth has just one face."
restorative narratives
Explore forgiveness through real-life stories
We believe stories can transform how we see ourselves and relate to others. That’s why we share restorative narratives—real-life stories of people and communities learning to rebuild after difficult times.
recognition
Award-winning Impact
The Forgiveness Project was highly commended by the Robin Corbett Award for Prisoner Rehabilitation and awarded the Longford Prize for its transformative RESTORE programme, which makes a significant contribution to reducing reoffending.





















