Speaker, Author,

Founder of Kind Kulture

Dydine Umunyana Anderson

ABOUT Dydine

Dydine Umunyana Anderson survived the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi.

Dydine speaks to audiences ranging from 4-year-olds to 94-year-olds — in schools, boardrooms, museums, law enforcement agencies, and on stages around the world. For over eight years she has led three-hour facilitated dialogues with law enforcement agencies, educators, youth, and survivors of violence, on topics of genocide prevention, human connection, forgiveness, and the psychology of hate and healing. Her talks are not lectures. They are experiences that leave rooms changed.

Dydine is also the author of Embrace Life and the forthcoming Still Here: A Survivor's Case Against Hate (2027) — her most complete work on how hate is learned, and how it can be unlearned

Her work creates spaces where people can listen differently, reflect deeply, and engage with one another in more honest and meaningful ways.

HAS SPOKEN AT Museum of Tolerance  ·  Harvard University  ·  Google  ·  Facebook  ·  TEDx Cornell  ·  FILBO Colombia 2024  ·  Aegis Trust  ·  Serve to Unite  ·  LAPD & Law Enforcement Agencies  ·  Holocaust Museums nationally

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Our Process

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    1. The Power of Story in a Divided World

    How storytelling can restore connection, deepen understanding, and shift how we see one another.

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    2. Understanding Hate and Human Behavior

    A grounded exploration of how hate is learned—and what it takes to unlearn it.

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    3. Identity, Belonging, and Voice

    Helping individuals understand their place in the world and the importance of owning their story.

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    4. From Survival to Meaning

    A reflection on resilience, purpose, and what it means to rebuild after loss.

What to Expect

  • Thoughtful, grounded storytelling

  • Honest and engaging delivery

  • Space for reflection and dialogue

  • A lasting emotional and intellectual impact

Who This Is For

  • Schools and universities

  • Nonprofit organizations

  • Corporate and leadership teams

  • Conferences and community events

Engagement Format

  • Keynote talks

  • Workshops and facilitated sessions

  • Multi-session programs

  • Panel discussions and conversations

Experience

Dydine has spoken in classrooms, community spaces, and organizations where real conversations are needed—bringing a calm, grounded presence to complex and often difficult topics.

Book Dydine

If you are interested in bringing Dydine to speak at your organization or event, we would love to connect and explore what this could look like.

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