Decades ago, bombshells ripped through Cambodia, scarring the land and its people. Young Heang was a little toddler when his family moved to a refugee camp for safety from the shelling. He survived and, ironically, as a young man today, he works with those very shells, turning them into jewellery. He was trained by a fair trade company so he receives both the skill set and an income. The symbols he makes are very moving. Cold, unforgiving bullet casings are reborn as peace signs, doves, butterflies and the resilient Tree of Life. Each piece, a testament to peace and equality, empowers him to support his family, pursue an education, and forge a brighter future.
