the day horizon stayed home with grandma, instead of joining his parents to herd their goats…...
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The day Horizon stayed home with Grandma, instead of joining his parents to herd their goats…
Horizon’s story
He knew in his heart what had happened.But it took time to abandon hope.
Horizon’s story
For weeks Horizon searched for his parents.Life was now about sheer survival.
Horizon’s story
Kenya’s North Rift Valley is being torn apart by a growing wave of ethnic violence.
What’s happening?
Cattle rustling, land disputes, poverty and assault rifles make a deadly combination…
What’s happening?
2014: 310 people killed, 220,000 displaced2015 (Jan-July): 310 killed, 215,000 displaced
What’s happening?
Kenya’s North Rift Valley is also home to someof the World’s greatest distance runners.
What’s being done?
Working with the Aegis Trust, which is building peace in Rwanda, they
want to end the violence in Kenya.
What’s being done?
They launched the Champions Walk for Peace - to laygroundwork for peace in Kenya, and to fundraise for it.
What’s being done?
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The walk has already engaged people. From children, to warriors, to governors, many now hope for change.
What could it achieve?
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They are inspired by Aegis’ work in Rwanda. If peace can be built after genocide, they hope it can be built anywhere.
What could it achieve?
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The aim is to open peace schools in the Rift Valley and reach over 10,000 youngsters at risk. Like Horizon…
What could it achieve?
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When it’s hot, Horizon rests under an acacia tree.There he dreams two dreams, over and again.
Horizon’s two dreams
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In the first dream, he does well and becomes a doctor.He misses his parents but has a new family, and peace.
Horizon’s two dreams
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Horizon’s two dreams
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In the second he kills those who may have killed his parents.Revenge repeats the cycle, but to him, it feels like justice.
Horizon told his story to Aegis in July. He is ten years old.You could help decide which of his dreams comes true.
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The easiest to realise is the second. For the first, Horizon needs hope – and to see how hate can be overcome.
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The UK leg of the Champions Walk has begun. Why not get involved … and help make the best of dreams come true.
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