Patrick’s Journey to Hope and Healing
At eleven years old, Patrick chose the uncertainty of the streets over a home that no longer felt safe. What began as a fight for survival would later become a journey toward purpose.
Nikki Horne, MEd, specialized in Social Justice Education and Comparative, International and Development Education. Nikki has 14+ years of varied practical experience providing leadership, administrative support, teaching, and counseling to students and families in local and global education contexts.
Nikki founded and directed the Onzole River Project in Ecuador for 10 years, working with local governments, NGOs, and project stakeholders to design and advocate for culturally relevant and equitable education practices and social services. Nikki has served on FOA's Board since 2016 because she believes lasting change is possible through consistent service, sacrifice, and compassion, all values inherent in FOAs mission.
Every moment a child is off the streets and in the classroom is another moment for the Future of Africa.
At eleven years old, Patrick chose the uncertainty of the streets over a home that no longer felt safe. What began as a fight for survival would later become a journey toward purpose.
From surviving on the streets to studying General Arts in senior high school, Vera’s journey is one of resilience. Once a young girl searching for belonging, she’s now building a future filled with hope and purpose.
In August we hosted our Fresh Start Ceremony and it was one of those days that reminded us why we do this work. We celebrated exciting new beginnings of youth who once spent years on the street without hope and purpose.