by Marsha | Dec 14, 2017 | U.S. Center News
Jany Deng Recently, Jany went to an elementary school to give a presentation on his life as a former Lost Boy. Below are letters from the students thanking Jany for coming to their school....
by Marc Oxborrow | Nov 9, 2017 | U.S. Center News
Several schools in Maricopa County have invited former Lost Boys to come to their school to give a presentation about their life as a child in Africa and their experience of moving and living in America. We would like to thank these schools for their interest and...
by Marsha | Aug 1, 2017 | Events, Lost Boys Community
It was a fun camping experience in Flagstaff. We visited Bearizona where the children learned interesting facts about the animals. The Grand Canyon was our next stop. At night, we sat around a campfire and shared stories with each other. Enjoy the photos. ...
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...
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