I wrestled incessantly with whether or not to tell this story. In some ways, the decade-long journey felt too sacred for paper.
In our shared efforts to help protect those vulnerable to Joseph Kony’s violence in Central Africa, I worked with incredible souls. I feel honored and humbled to have met so many of these heroes along the way.
More than anything, I hope this book serves as an encouragement to engage more deeply in issues of injustice in the world, to look at the problems around us and seek creative solutions. I hope it adequately honors local heroes on the ground and encourages more support of locally driven solutions in areas of poverty and conflict. I hope it inspires deep listening, lively discussion, and thoughtful action as we strive toward a world with more justice, accountability, and love.
— Shannon
Shannon Sedgwick Davis is the CEO of Bridgeway Foundation, a philanthropic organization dedicated to ending and preventing mass atrocities around the world. As an attorney, activist, and passionate advocate for social justice, Shannon has guided Bridgeway Foundation in pioneering solutions to these seemingly intractable issues.
Prior to joining Bridgeway Foundation in 2007, Shannon served as Vice President of Geneva Global, and was the Director of Public Affairs at the International Justice Mission (IJM). Shannon is an honors graduate of McMurry University and Baylor Law School. She sits on the board of several organizations, including The Elders, Humanity United, TOMS, and charity: water.
