8ELO What is the (What) Truth? class research

Whoever is interested in the Civil War, the Lost Boys' Journey, how they survived and what they have become today...YOU SHOULD READ THIS !!! It includes facts such as how many were killed in the conflict in Sudan, exactly what happened in the villages and how the Lost Boys were created. Also it briefly gives examples on the types of diseases and dangers they faced during the walk, and where they were headed and how long it took them to reach safety.

Wow. Guys this is Jany Deng, one of the Lost Boys.  He is an example of success through resettlement in America and this him on TED talking about his experiences!!  That's amazing.

The opinions and views on America by the lost boys and how they cope with adapting to their new environment. 

very very short video (32s), a story of a Lost Boy. Although it doesn't give you any information, it can help you to get quotes. 

This article shows about some of the things the lost boys of Sudan did to survive. It tells a story about one of the boys who lived at Kakuma but his aunt from Canada later came and took him and his sister to Canada days before he decided to give up hope.

Sudan lost girls 

This is an article about John Bul Dau a lost boy of Sudan -he talks about after reaching America -he feels god made him survive for a reason -he talks about the things hes doing to help the people at Kakuma and Sudan -Includes quotes of what he says about making a brighter future for Sudanese people.

A very detailed and complex (sometimes too confusing) report that analyzes how the Sudanese boys coped with losses.

A timeline showing the main events of the Lost Boys. It isn't overly detailed and shows only the major events.  This is a timeline based specifically on a man called Deng Jongkuch. Timeline continues showing the rest of journey - America.  1983 - Sudanese Civil War starts 1987 - War in Southern Sudan (affecting civilians such as Achak Deng. 1987 - The walk of the Lost Boys started. Goal - to reach Ethiopia. 1987-1991 - Refugee Camp in Ethiopia 1991- Walk from Ethiopia to Kenya - after Pinyudo attack

Cambodia's Healing Fields is the feature article we will unpack.  Read and annotate the text. 

About Child Slavery in Sudan. Directly answers the questions; Are there slaves in Sudan? How many slaves are there? Who are the slaves? Who captures them? How long has the taking of slaves in Sudan been going on? What is the Sudan Government's policy? How can the slaves in Sudan be freed? Is slavery the main problem in Sudan's war? What is the background to the war? Is this a religious war? What can I do to help? More information?

A short video telling the story of Kevin Carter's picture and his suicide. The repercussions of his decisions and his art.  Complex and haunting...what do you think? 

This gives of some facts and figures and explains what happened to some of the lost girls. 

Be specific about what you found...

According to Sudanese culture, the girls could not be left alone and instead were placed with surviving family members or with other surviving families/adults. Also, when the US resettlement program was created in 1999, by that time, most of the girls had been living in the family units assigned them for 9-14 years and were no longer considered to be orphans. Therefore, they were not allowed for resettlement. However, many of the Lost Girls that did come to the US have now earned their college degrees and/or married. Some have returned to South Sudan and are working in the government of South Sudan and assisting in rebuilding their country. The lost girls are known to be having their normal lives.

Good link to find out more details about the Sudanese Civil War. Includes causes, timeline, peace agreements etc. 

This is the story of an 18 year old boy telling his story of how he and his mother were taken as slaves. It is very brief but has some horrifc points.

The lost girl's side of the story 

This is a good summary of the lost boys. 

This is about some of the elder boys in one of the lost boys walking groups. Maybe Kur was this age. 

Story of the lost girls in Sudan. Gives specific stories from girls. Good.

This site gives a brief description about the Lost Boys and talks about their resettlement to America. 

A very descriptive and informative piece of writitng about the resettlement of the lost boy in America. Some information on their journey and their life in America.