A WEEK ago a terrible tragedy happened in Norway.
A bomb killed 8 people in the capital city, Oslo and then the same man shot 100 young people at a youth camp, 68 died.
From experience, Hospice knows the pain the families of the deceased and the Norwegian people are experiencing and they decided to add their voice and make a stand against discrimination, abuse and violence.
A lot of donor money from Norway has been invested in the Butterfly House community resourse centre in Fairyland, run by Hospice.
Last Friday, a week after the tragedy in Norway, Elize Morkel (a clinical psychologist and narrative therapist), the Drakenstein Palliative Hospice staff, friends and 240 of the Butterfly House children went on a silent march, carrying a flower in Fairyland, as a sign of support of Norway, reconciliation, forgiveness and equality for all.
“The response from Norway to this national tragedy has been an example to us all. Instead of hatred and an exclusionist attitude, they are fighting aggression with love through the support of democracy,” said Elize.
The silent march, song, sharing a meal and standing behind democracy and peace helps to build a better future for all who belong to this human family.
