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.
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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.
Zohar Shapira
"Once the anger ceases, the heart opens and understanding is possible."
Pardeep Kaleka
"We decided we needed to reach out and get to know our neighbours, making contributions to our community and learning together."
Matthew James
"On leaving the prison I realised that things had changed for me; I’d gone from being a victim of crime to being able to see things more from Billy’s point of view."
Salimata Badji Knight
"Out of rage came compassion, and the realisation that this was not my mother's fault, nor the fault of the women who had done this to me. They were simply blinded by tradition."
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.
