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.
Cathy Harrington
"Lots of things in life are senseless. There’s so much we can’t explain but we need to be able to love the questions."
Francis & Berthe Climbié
"To be locked into a fixed attitude of retribution is to kill a child twice."
Lorenn Walker
"Forgiving my attacker was easy...But forgiving myself for what happened took me 25 years."
Matthew Boger and Tim Zaal
"I knew the only way to get past what had happened so that it would no longer dictate my life was to forgive him."
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.
