As a fourteen-year-old boy in Rwanda, Pie-Pacifique Kabalira-Uwase survived war atrocities, but he had to leave home if he wanted to stay safe. In Witnessing, Pie-Pacifique recounts his colourful childhood in Kigali and his harrowing experiences of the genocide. For his safety and future, he prepares to flee to Canada, but ends up in South Africa after being scammed and losing all his money. In this emotional but rewarding journey of self-discovery, readers witness Pie-Pacifique confront the depth of his traumatic past and reach for his dreams.