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
Somalia is an important story in the world, and it needed to be told. Amanda Lindhout importantneedsomalia 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
Being in the dark, there's a real weight to it. It's heavy. Amanda Lindhout darkheavyreal Change image and share on social
The same men who are placing all these outrageous restrictions on women's freedoms in southern Somalia - that type of mentality - that's what I had to deal with in captivity. Amanda Lindhout captivitydealfreedom Change image and share on social
I have a general sense of excitement about the future, and I don't know what that looks like yet. But it will be whatever I make it. Amanda Lindhout excitementfuturegeneral Change image and share on social
I made a vow to myself while I was a hostage that if I were lucky enough to live and to get out of Somalia, I would do something meaningful with my life - and specifically something that would be meaningful in the country where I'd lost my freedom. Amanda Lindhout countryfreedomhostage share on social
I have watched lives change. I have seen women gain confidence. Amanda Lindhout changeconfidencegain Change image and share on social
A little goes a long way in Somalia: $5 will feed a person there for about two weeks. Amanda Lindhout feedlongperson Change image and share on social
