Our Students
Emmanuel Lucky Leku
Age: 13 Sex: Male
Village: Obbo
Original Village: Arapi
Tribe: Acholi
Emmanuel’s father drowned in the Nile River in 2012 while fishing. It is believed that he was eaten by a crocodile. His mother is a vulnerable widow and cannot support her children in their education. Emmanuel wants to be a doctor when he grows up. He says he wants to be a peace transformer because the country is going through so many problems and needs unity.
Enoch Manasseh
Age: 8 Sex: MALE
Village: Malakia East
Original Village: Loa
Tribe: Madi
Enoch’s father was taken to Bentiu as a soldier and has not been seen or heard from for seven years. It is believed that he was killed in the war. Enoch’s mother is not in her right mind, so he and his four siblings are under the care of their grandmother. Enoch wants to be a doctor when he grows up. He says war is a big problem in South Sudan and everyone needs to work to be peacekeepers.
Joel Mogga
Age: 12 Sex: Male
Village: Mugasa
Original Village: SAU (Mugasa)
Tribe: Madi
Joel is an orphan being looked after by a disabled widow who is not able to send him to school. Joel wants to be a doctor when he grows up. He says he would like to work for peace in South Sudan because war has devastated the country and it needs people who want peace.
Dout Majak
Age: 12 Sex: Male
Village: Abila- Nmlule
Original Village: Bor
Tribe: Dinka
Dout is an orphan who needs help to attend school. He would like to be an engineer when he grows up. He says he wants to be a peace transformer and uphold diversity in South Sudan.
Ivan Kenyi
Age: 6 Sex: Male
Village: Abila- Nimule
Original Village: Kajo Keji
Tribe: Kuku
Ivan lives with his mother who cannot afford to send him to school. His father is deceased. He would like to grow up to be an entrepreneur. He says he wants to work towards bringing unity among the different tribes in South Sudan.
Amamuru Friday
Age: 10 Sex: Male
Village: Nimule
Original Village: Loa
Tribe: Madi
Amamaru’s parents are farmers, illiterate, and both living with HIV/AIDS. They are struggling to come up with school fees and food for their six children. Amamaru dreams of being a pilot when he grows up. Amamaru says that as a pilot he will be able to see many peaceful places and advocate for a peaceful South Sudan.
Angua Patience Obedmont
Age: 10 Sex: Female
Village: Nimule
Original Village: Loa
Tribe: Madi
Angua is a bright girl who has recently returned from the refugee camp. She currently lives with her aunt. She has been undergoing many hardships and has been unable to go to school. Angua’s biological parents are uneducated and living in poverty and are unable to support her. Angua says she would like to help bring peace to South Sudan through helping people accept diversity.
Eimani Gloria
Age: 15 Sex: Female
Village: Anzara- Nimule
Original Village: Anzara- Nimule
Tribe: Madi
Eimani lives with her elderly mother. Her father passed away five years ago. The family is facing many challenges. They often go without food and there is no money for schooling or other necessities. Eimani would like to study financial management and become a banker when she grows up. She says she would like to help transform South Sudan by helping the people realize the importance of unity in the nation.
Florence Abee
Age: 14 sex: Female
Village: Abila- Nimule
Original Village: Magwi
Tribe: Acholi
Florence is an orphan who lives with her aunt. Unfortunately her aunt is unable to afford to support her in school. Florence would like to be a doctor when she grows up. She says that by working toward peace in South Sudan she will help spread happiness among the people.
Keji Sharon
Age: 12 Sex: Female
Village: Nimule
Original Village: Arapi
Tribe: Madi
Keji’s father is deceased and her mother suffers from HIV/AIDS. Due to her poor health, Keji’s mother faces a lot of challenges taking care of her children. Keji is very active in her church and very bright in school as well. However, she needs support to reach her dreams. She wants to be a nurse when she grows up so she can help South Sudan achieve peace from grassroots.
Sharon Gifty Bismark
Age: 16 Sex: Female
Village: Obbo
Original Village: Arapi
Tribe: Acholi
Sharon’s father drowned in the Nile River in 2012 while fishing. It is believed that he was eaten by a crocodile. Her mother is a vulnerable widow and cannot support her children in their education.
Sharon would like to be a teacher when she grows up and help build a peaceful South Sudan.
Marcello Otirat
Age: 9 Sex: Male
Village: Rock City- Nimule
Original Village: Rumulak (Ikotos)
Tribe: Lotuko
Marcello is an orphan living with his elderly grandmother. He and his brother Ladu Dominic spend most of their time out on the streets with no one to take care of them. Marcello wants to become a doctor when he grows up. He says he wants to help build peace in South Sudan through advocacy.
Ladu Dominic
Age: 9 Sex: Male
Village: Rock City- Nimule
Original Village: Rumulak (Ikotos)
Tribe: Lotuko
Lodu is an orphan living with his elderly grandmother. He and his brother Marcello spend most of their time out on the streets with no one to take care of them. Ladu wants to be an engineer when he grows up. He wants to help bring peace to South Sudan because war has devastated the nation.
Stephen Joseph
Age: 13 Sex: Male
Village: Rei- Nimule
Original Village: Pajok
Tribe: Acholi
Stephen’s father is deceased, and his mother is unable to support his education. He would like to be a doctor when he grows up. He says he would like to work towards peace in South Sudan and encourage people to accept diversity.
Mary Baako
Age: 15 Sex: Female
Village: Malakia East
Original Village: Mugali (Parogua)
Tribe: Madi
Both Mary’s parents are unemployed and cannot afford to send her to school. Mary and her mother are currently living on their church property, as they have no other accommodations. Mary dreams of one day becoming a nurse. She says she wants to care for sick people from different tribes and help bring about healing while communicating the message of peace to patients in the hospital.