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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"When we brought a couple of speakers from the Lost Boys Rebuilding Southern Sudan to our school several years ago, all teachers involved agreed it was beyond an educational experience. The gentlemen tell their stories with such passion and importance, making it evident to every listener that not only do they remember their past and live each day with it, but they will spend the rest of their lives making the situation in Sudan more promising. Ultimately, they have taught our kids many lessons from the history of the war in Sudan and the current climate there, to life lessons about dedication, diligence, and determination. Now, year after year, we bring back these courageous young men to tell their stories and pass on authentic experiences to our youth. There is no better way to teach empathy than presenting students with the firsthand account of these gifted and generous young men. -Eric Coval, English"
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