Webinar: War, Trauma, Transformation, and Healing

Date and Time: March 29, 2024 from 6:30am HST

Columbia University’s Weatherhead East Asian Institute is honored to welcome Phan Thi Kim Phuc, a living symbol of the pain of war and the power of profound healing and peace. Her life story is etched into the collective memory of a generation through the iconic Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph capturing her as a child, running from a napalm attack during the Vietnam War. This image remains a powerful reminder of the innocent victims of war. In her keynote speech, “War, Trauma, Transformation, and Healing,” Kim Phuc will share her incredible journey from the moment captured in that harrowing image to her current role as a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Peace. Her story is not just one of survival but an inspiring testament to the strength of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity. Kim Phuc’s message is one of hope, forgiveness, and reconciliation. Through her Foundation, she has touched the lives of many, advocating for the welfare of children in war, and educating the world on the importance of peace and understanding. Her life’s work demonstrates how personal transformation can lead to global change, emphasizing that from the ashes of war and trauma, a new life dedicated to healing and peace can emerge.

Register Online: https://tinyurl.com/32ehrjr5