Reflecting on their identity and experiences, the speaker discusses the evolution of their perception of themselves and Rwanda, emphasizing the importance of traditional knowledge systems. They recount the complex history of Rwanda, from colonial influences to the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, and share how witnessing Rwanda's resilience and beauty challenged their initial perceptions. The speaker highlights Rwanda's reconnection with traditional knowledge systems after the genocide and suggests that embracing such wisdom can offer solutions to global issues like climate change, migration, and terrorism. Jeanne Adili Ndatirwa, the wife of the Rwandan Ambassador to Berlin, is a financial expert with a background in accounting and finance. Formerly the Interim Dean for the MBA program at Touro Berlin College, she held roles in academia and finance, including Head of the Department of Accounting and Finance at Campus St Jean, U of Alberta, and Account Manager for Ford Credit Canada. Currently, Jeanne is actively involved in not-for-profit organizations and serves as the president of the group of spouses of African Ambassadors. She holds a business degree, has received academic recognition, and enjoys reading, traveling, and flying single-engine propeller planes. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx