Nahayo

Violence interrupted Jackson Nahayo's life when he was stolen from his home during the 1993 Burundian Rebellion when he was just six years old. After being beaten and left to die in the jungle, Jackson managed to survive and spent years wandering through conflict in many other countries. Through his own resilience and tenacity, and with the generosity and love of strangers along the way, he managed to achieve refugee status and moved to Canada. Jackson has since dedicated his life to rebuilding and restoring peace to Burundi through his efforts in health care and sustainable development. "Nahayo: They Left Me for Dead" is an incredible story of hope, and the impact one person can have in building a peaceful world.