Swedish author on what inspired 'Rwanda the country that was reborn'
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- 06 Apr 2023
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Bjorn Sundeb is a Swedish entrepreneur and author. Photos: Courtesy.
Bjorn Sundeby, a swedish entrepreneur and author, never expected to write a book about a country he never thought he would visit. However, after a visit to Rwanda in 2017 to explore sustainable, long-term business opportunities in the Edtech field, he returned home with an idea to write a book.
The book, entitled "Rwanda: The Country That Was Reborn," was published in 2019 and features testimonies from three Rwandans who survived the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi. They are; Lyse Mutoni, Josee Butera and Devota Mukeshimana, who currently lives in Sweden.
In his book, Sundeby highlights Rwanda's journey from hatred and loss into hope and remarkable progress, from ruins to global leadership in gender equality and environmental work. He believes that the world must not make the same mistake as it did in 1994, and that the history of Rwanda must not be forgotten or silenced. Read More…
