April 30, 2008 in News by webmaster
Trip to Southern Sudan a Success
On April 30, 2008 LBRSS board members William Mou, Deng Deng and Mayom Majok returned home to Southern Sudan for the first time in 20 years. The goal of their trip was to begin the process of building the first LBRSS-funded high school.
After spending time with family and friends, William, Deng and Mayom got down to business. They met with and interviewed several NGOs and relief groups working in Southern Sudan, as well as government officials. Their efforts led to the Southern Sudanese government in the village of Malualkom to grant the land on which the future LBRSS school will be built.
The team returned home on July 2, 2008 with the necessary paperwork to continue the work on the school.
Additionally, the Lost Boys filmed film these historic steps in rebuilding Southern Sudan for inclusion in a documentary film. The film is currently in the editing process.
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"It has been inspiring working alongside this dedicated group of young men. They came here to America with nothing more than determination, faith and optimism and they have taught us all the true value of education. Our education is not only to better the quality of our own lives but to equip each of us to make our communities, our nation and our world a better place for everyone. The Lost Boys are servant leaders, they work tirelessly to access help for South Sudan while sharing their stories of survival that encourage all of us to never give up no matter how hopeless a circumstance may appear at the time. The truth of their message strengthens and encourages us to do the right thing even in the face of adversity. - Wendi Dwyer, active volunteer with LBRSS since 2006"
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