What is Traces of Hope?

This story is based on tragic events that have happened to real people in any number of conflicts around the world. Joseph’s story forms the basis of an online game, called Traces of Hope, developed by the British Red Cross as part of Civilians and Conflict Month in October 2008.

Time is running out to reunite Joseph with his mother - only you can help him by playing Traces of Hope. There are three main characters who will appear in the game:

		Alan Alan is an English journalist working for Reuter’s Alertnet. You can find out more about him on his LinkedIn profile, read his blog, and check out his photos on Flickr.
		Joseph Joseph is a 16-year-old boy living in northern Uganda. You can read about his life in a post on Alan’s blog.
		Sukie Sukie works for the British Red Cross and is there to help you help Joseph. You can read about her on Yahoo answers where she is waiting to help you if you need some advice.