Messengers of Peace: Inspiring Stories of Africans Creating Peace

Hidden heroes and heroines daily re-write the script of violence and destruction in Africa. Messengers of Peace is an awe-inspiring collection of true stories of these ordinary Africans. Issa, a Muslim man dedicates his life to teach peace to children of all religions. Eddie, half-Tutsi and half-Hutu, works to reconcile people on both sides of ethnic wars. Leon, a Congolese government official, follows his conscience instead of the money. Françoise overcomes tribal and gender prejudice to create economic development for all. Selline courageously rescues girls from female genital mutilation. See the real Africa of everyday peacebuilders in these pages.