The 3000 unsung heroes in Mali
Face beaming with joy and hope; he said from pianissimo to fortissimo, "You are unsung heroes; keep spreading peace around you.” These words stuck in my mind while walking in my neighborhood. A 60-year-old man addressed it to a group of adolescent boys and girls who had just completed their door-to-door visits to sensitize communities to peace and…, Dear heroes,, Often, at your age, in some parts of the world, adolescents and young people have a different life: They live in a peaceful and reassuring environment. They go to school and enjoy leisure activities. Unfortunately, in Mali, you don't necessarily have the same opportunities that your friends do in other countries. For many years, the country has…, Dear heroes,, Like your friends in the Faso Kanou neighborhood, you have carried out community-based conflict prevention interventions in 4 regions of Mali. These resilience projects have positively impacted the community, as evidenced by the more than 1,200 home visits you have made to raise awareness of social cohesion, reaching approximately 20,000 people. A…, I am so proud of you!, To the 3000 heroes, Thanks for being agents of positive change in your community. Indeed, your resilience is bearing and will continue to bear fruit. For every adolescent, and every young person, a peaceful country For every child, a world with no violence. Your friend, Daniel Ouedraogo
West and Central Africa
