by Marsha | Jun 11, 2017 | Events, Lost Boys Community
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by Marc Oxborrow | May 10, 2017 | Community Presentations, Events
Jany Deng gave a presentation at Imagine Prep School in Surprise, AZ. Imagine Prep is a charter school that prepares students for college, career and life. Alexandra Zito, a 7th grade English teacher, invited Jany to speak at her school. To the students at...
by Marsha | Mar 1, 2017 | U.S. Center News
A whole generation is in trouble in South Sudan. The world’s youngest country has been devastated by civil war and extreme poverty which includes famine, disease, trafficking and the loss of schooling which effects almost 6 million children. In the north and...
by Marsha | Feb 28, 2017 | Events
Jany Deng, A Lost Boy Of Sudan In Phoenix, Working On Autobiography Jany Deng was forced to leave his home in Sudan more than two decades ago. He was among the more than 20,000 who were labeled the Lost Boys of Sudan. After spending time in a refugee camp in Ethiopia,...
by Marsha | Aug 30, 2016 | Events, U.S. Center News
by Marsha | Aug 20, 2016 | Events, U.S. Center News
South Sudanese girls and boys, this is for YOU!!!...
by Marsha | Apr 18, 2016 | Lost Boys Community
The book, “A Long Walk to Water” written by Linda Sue Park, tells two separate stories which are brought together in the final chapter. The first story centers around Nya, an 11-year-old girl living in Southern Sudan who must make two long walks to fetch...
by Marsha | Mar 17, 2016 | Community Presentations, U.S. Center News
Jany was invited to the Maricopa campus of Central Arizona College to give a presentation on the Lost Boys and share his story of survival. To read about Jany’s journey and watch him talk about his life as a Lost Boy, click...
by Marsha | Feb 22, 2016 | South Sudan Center News, U.S. Center News
You and I both know that the ongoing story of the Lost Boys is very important. So, I would like to take an opportunity to not only celebrate our successes, but also share our deep concerns for the future of our organization. This new year presents exciting...
by Marsha | Jan 31, 2016 | Events
On January 23, 2016, Steve Snorgrass opened his home for a fundraiser for the Arizona Lost Boys Center. Driving down Steve’s street, there was no problem telling where his home was by the number of cars and trucks outside. Also, there was a fantastic aroma...
by Marsha | Jan 11, 2016 | Lost Boys Community, South Sudan Center News
From November 28 to December 17, 2015, Jany Deng, alongside Duol Both and Jillian Gabiou of Feed Our Nations, traveled to multiple areas of Gambella, Ethiopia, and Konday, Ethiopia/South Sudan border where relatives are currently residing. With conditions in South...
by Marsha | Sep 15, 2015 | South Sudan Center News
Kuol Awan, executive director of the Arizona Lost Boys Center, has returned from Juba after being away for six months, and a lot has been accomplished while he was there. A large wall has been built on the land that was purchased by the Lost Boys Center. Kuol is now...
by Marsha | Aug 20, 2015 | South Sudan Center News
The photos below were taken on August 14, 2015, during a training on basic human rights, with a focus on child rights. Thanks to Bill Simmons for presenting on such an important topic. The attendees, which included 10 teachers from Juba Girls Secondary School and St....
by Marsha | Aug 20, 2015 | South Sudan Center News
A note from Kuol Awan: I am glad to officially announce that today July 31, 2015, we have completed the construction of the South Sudan Center wall. It is one great step toward the construction of the compound in Juba. Until the center is built, we will hold our...
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