Lost Boy of Sudan - John Bul Dau
Thursday, November 8, 2007, 7:00pm
Tickets $12
John Bul Dau has experienced journeys in life that most people never imagine. Born in war-torn Sudan, Dau is one of 27,000 “Lost Boys” forced to flee their villages when the northern government began attacking the south. Forced to walk to refugee camps in Ethiopia and Kenya, he faced starvation, disease, and violence, during trips over hundreds of miles. Finally, in 2001, Dau was one of many “Lost Boys” sponsored to live in the United States.
Following his initial culture shock, he took on two jobs and has made a successful life. He is currently studying public policy at Syracuse University, and is a part of many efforts to save Darfur and Sudan from conflict. He has helped raise over $35,000 for books and medical expenses for “Lost Boys” living in the United States, and he has helped raise over $150,000 for the “American Care for Sudan Foundation”, which is building a medical clinic in southern Sudan. John’s message is one of hope and inspiration, but it is also a call to action for everyone who hears about such attrocities but thinks there is nothing that can be done.
