Bringing together deeply divided communities for unity,
reconciliation, healing and future planning.
First traditional Mourning Feast held in Liberia since the civil war, peacefully bringing together over 5,000 people of differing faiths and ethnicities to honor the dead and reconcile with each other.
First traditional land cleansing ceremonies held in Voinjama since the war, during which numerous insects, reptiles, animals and birds unexpectedly and peacefully appeared but did not harm or threaten the people. More than 10 ceremonies held serving most of the villages and surrounding communities in the Voinjama area.
First specific traditional ceremonies held to reconcile the relationship between humans and elephants. Gatherings held in three villages (Mandingo and Lorma) during which people recounted their common history and reported that the elephants had come peacefully, and since their coming no poisonous or dangerous snakes and animals had entered the villages.
Working with elders, opinion leaders and local government to plan and hold additional Mourning Feasts for women, youth and 'zos' (traditional healers).
Ongoing ceremonies and debriefings held in US for 'gandhis' returning from Africa and for Africans visiting US for training and planning.
