My faith in human decency was sorely tested at times during my captivity; however, after my release, I am humbly reminded that mankind is inherently good by the tremendous efforts and support of fellow Canadians. Amanda Lindhout canadiancaptivitydecency share on social
After spending 460 days as a hostage, I did emerge a fundamentally changed person. But I think, like everyone does as they grow older and probably wiser, I can look back at my earlier life - my history, my mistakes, the joy I felt as a young woman traveling the world - with some objectivity and even some humor. Amanda Lindhout backchangeday share on social
I think it's the human spirit inside of all of us that has an enormous capacity to survive. Amanda Lindhout capacityenormoushuman Change image and share on social
It's difficult to put into words what freedom feels like. You only know what freedom feels like if you know what it feels like to not be free. Amanda Lindhout difficultfeltfree Change image and share on social
Somalia is an important story in the world, and it needed to be told. Amanda Lindhout importantneedsomalia Change image and share on social
Hillary Clinton has a strong and powerful voice regarding ending violence against women and girls. Amanda Lindhout clintonendgirl Change image and share on social
I have watched lives change. I have seen women gain confidence. Amanda Lindhout changeconfidencegain Change image and share on social
After being in captivity for so long, I can't begin to describe how wonderful it feels to be home in Canada. Amanda Lindhout begincanadacaptivity Change image and share on social
Accompanied by an Australian photographer named Nigel Brennan, I'd gone to Somalia to work as a freelance journalist, on a trip that was meant to last only ten days. Amanda Lindhout accompanyaustralianbrennan Change image and share on social