News flash: Freedom Trek - Camino!

Although Freedom Trek - Colorado Trail is now complete, we are excited to announce the start of Freedom Trek - Camino! Although this traditional pilgrimage was also part of our original inspiration, who could have guessed that a fellow advocacy friend would decide to do the actual Camino for the same cause? The two routes are even close to the same distance. Amazing! So, we will keep this same pledge form and donation information up and running while Raisa walks the Camino de Santiago in Spain. Please show her your support by promoting her pilgrimage especially that many new pledges would go to the Uyghur Wellness Iniative, where she serves as the project manager.

  • This is equal to about 10 cents per mile.

  • This is equal to about 15 cents per mile.

  • This is equal to about 20 cents per mile.

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  • The Uyghur genocide has taken a serious toll on the mental health of thousands of Uyghurs scattered around the globe as they have watched their loved ones back home suffer, disappear, and even die. Many are experiencing severe depression and trauma. The Uyghur Wellness Initiative matches certified trauma counselors with Uyghurs in need. See https://www.peacecatalyst.org/uyghur-wellness-initiative for more details.

  • We are the organizers of Freedom Trek. Besides a love for the outdoors, we have decades of experience in China and Central Asia working alongside the Uyghurs. We convene gatherings, develop media resources, provide assistance to those affected by the crisis, and take part in advocacy. See silkroadpeace.org for more details.

  • The UHRP is the primary organization in Washington, DC involved with research-based advocacy on behalf of Uyghurs. Their wide ranging efforts include publishing reports and analysis in English and Chinese to defend Uyghurs’ civil, political, social, cultural, and economic rights according to international human rights standards. See UHRP.org for more details.

As soon as you hit the "Submit" button at the bottom of the page, a confirmation email will be sent from the "Freedom Trek Organizer" using this email address: [email protected]  If you don't see it, please check your spam folder.

When Raisa finishes her trek / pilgrimage, we will contact you to let you know it's time to make your donation using the instructions below:

1. To make a donation to the Uyghur Wellness Initiative click on this link: Uyghur Wellness Initiative donation page.  They accept both credit cards and debit cards.

2. To make a donation to the Uyghur Human Rights Project, just click on this link:  UHRP Donations.  They accept credit cards, PayPal, as well as checks.

3. To make a donation to the Silk Road Peace Project go to the Silk Road Peace Project Website and simply click on the “Donate Now” button and follow the instructions that pop up.  You can also donate by check.  Make checks payable to, “The New Horizons Foundation” and write “Silk Road Peace Project” on the memo line.  Mail to:

The New Horizons Foundation

5550 Tech Center Drive Suite 303

Colorado Springs, CO 80919

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