From Genocide Survivor to Education Hero with Eddy Kalisa | Catalyst of Change Ep. 24
In this raw and heartfelt conversation, Eddy shares:
How losing his parents and surviving displacement shaped his purpose.
The miraculous journey from orphan to MBA graduate and global speaker.
Why planting maize and selling his only car were acts of radical love for his students.
The voice that changed his life: “You are my flowers.”
Practical lessons in dignity, character, and creating impact from the ground up.
Discover how one man’s unwavering belief in humanity fuels a movement for peace, unity, and education across Africa—and beyond. This episode is an emotional blueprint for anyone called to turn their pain into purpose. Tune in, be inspired, and become part of the ripple. New episodes available on all major platforms. The Love Peace Harmony Foundation (LPHF) is dedicated to creating a more loving, peaceful and harmonious world by sharing the message of our transformative song, calligraphy field, and humanitarian activities which uplift and revitalize communities
Timestamps:
00:00 guest introduction
00:46 orphaned at six: Eddie’s early journey
02:09 genocide context and national aftermath
05:02 homelessness, church refuge, and long nights walking 07:54 the Boston benefactor who funded his MBA
10:56 “we are flowers, not tribes”—the reconciliation turning point 13:58 COVID hits: donors vanish, he sells land and car to feed students
18:58 start small, guard trust: the values that sustain impact 22:08 why educating girls rebuilds families and nations
25:21 one thing he’d change: universal access to education 28:24 closing gratitude and how to support
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