Lisa Ling, whose report on Oprah sparked this movement, writes about A Thousand Sisters…
While reporting for the Oprah Show, I called the Democratic Republic of the Congo the “worst place on earth.” When Lisa Shannon saw my report, rather than turn her back, she did something about it. Her commitment to the victims of one of the world’s greatest tragedies exemplifies the best in humanity. Her powerful story is an inspiration to all of those who think that their voice is too small to change lives. - Lisa Ling
I just can’t thank Lisa enough for EVERYTHING- her courage to be the first to tell these stories, for sparking the movement, for taking the time to read the book. Thank you Lisa!!!! -Lisa
I have just finished the book after being glued to it for the past couple of days. It is one of many that I’ve been reading about the Congo recently, and it has moved me the most. It shows me that in spite of the overwhelming horrific facts, we can do something, in fact, we must. I can no longer shake my head and move on. Lisa has given me the tools to start acting, and I hope to find even a quarter of the courage and motivation that she has shown. Thank you for having this website so that I can stay connected and informed.