COURAGE ABLAZE

Courage Ablaze was a portraiture and storytelling project by artist Pamela Alderman that illuminated the plight of Congolese women and children affected by genocide and large-scale sexual violence. Through 25 hand-painted portraits, Pamela gave voice to survivors’ stories of unimaginable hardship and extraordinary resilience. Each portrait served as both an act of witness and a call for compassion, prompting viewers to confront the brutal realities of suffering while also honoring the dignity and courage of those who endured. After being exhibited for three years, the collection was donated to refugee organizations, where the work continues to advocate on behalf of survivors and support their healing journeys.