Founded in 2006, the Legacy Project is an independent endeavor to better understand how humans can transition from violent, bloody conflict to peace, justice, and reconciliation. At the center of our work are annual study trips to countries struggling to resolve their own legacies of violence, including Poland in 2007, South Africa in 2008, and Chile and Argentina in 2009.

Our innovative programs bring together American students and local activists, scholars, and young people, along with prominent historical figures, to promote an international dialogue about overcoming trauma, achieving justice, and promoting tolerance and understanding. Documented on film and in print, we hope that our trips faithfully convey the wisdom the people of Poland, South Africa, and elsewhere have shared with us, a wisdom accrued through pain and resilience.

On this site, you will find trip reports from our visits to Poland, South Africa, Chile, Argentina, and Central America. Currently, these are limited to text and pictures; in the near future, we will begin embedding video footage from Poland and South Africa as well.

For frequent updates in the world of transitional justice, as well as the latest news on the Legacy Project, visit our new blog, Reconciling Truth. And, check back soon for the big announcement for our Summer 2010 trip to attend the first national event of Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission!