It was a slow understanding that the lack of education in a country like Somalia creates these huge social problems. Amanda Lindhout countrycreateeducation Change image and share on social
Friendships that don't fit my life anymore have faded away, and new ones have come in. Amanda Lindhout anymorefadefit Change image and share on social
Somalia is very dangerous, and no one knows that better than I. Amanda Lindhout dangeroussomalia Change image and share on social
You have a responsibility to move your dreams forward, no matter what. Amanda Lindhout dreamforwardmatter Change image and share on social
With awareness come responsibility and choice. Amanda Lindhout awarenesschoiceresponsibility Change image and share on social
Women in Somalia face almost unimaginable oppression. Amanda Lindhout faceoppressionsomalia Change image and share on social
The road to recovery will not always be easy, but I will take it one day at a time, focusing on the moments I've dreamed about for so long. Amanda Lindhout daydreameasy Change image and share on social
Many, including the Canadian and U.S. governments, try to provide family support while also maintaining a hard line about further fuelling terrorism and hostage-taking through ransom payments ... Still, try telling that to a mother, or a father, or a husband or wife caught in the powerless agony of standing by. Amanda Lindhout agonycanadiancatch share on social
Sometimes, you have to make the choice to forgive 10 times a day when you have these pockets of anger come up. That's a lot of work, but to me it's worthwhile. Amanda Lindhout angerchoiceday Change image and share on social
Because travel has always been such a vital part of myself and so essential to who I am, I have made the decision to continue to put myself back out into the world. And that's not an easy decision to make. Amanda Lindhout backcontinuedecision share on social