60 Minutes ran a story about the redevelopment of a national park in Mozambique, as well as village development in the area, all funded by an American entrepreneur. Great story!
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Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Jef's full journal of Sudan Trip
Jef Foss, ASAH Architect, has written up his experiences in Africa, from Kampala to Duk Payuel and back again. Great mix of narrative and photos; thanks Jef!
Friday, October 17, 2008
Documentaries from Sudan
The return of Sudanese refugees since 2005 has resulted in many documentaries, some released, some in progress. This one, called "Long Walk Home," seems to follow three Lost Boys as they return home and rebuild schools through the New Sudan Education Initiative.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Joseph's speaking schedule
Joseph Akol Makeer is available to speak to schools, church groups, service groups, house parties and really anybody who will listen to his story. Please contact me, Kevin Brooks (speaking@africansoulamericanheart.org) if you'd like to arrange for Joseph to speak to your group.
Upcoming Presentations
Friday Nov. 14, Carl Ben Eilson Middle School, Fargo.
Two screenings of ASAH, 9:00 a.m and 10:30 am.
Tuesday Jan. 20, 2009
O'Kelly's on Main, Fargo. 12:00 noon.
Monday Feb. 2nd, 2009.
Fargo Rotary Club West, noon. Holiday Inn, Fargo.
Sunday February 8, 2009.
Communiversity, Fargo ND. Location TBA.
Past presentations.
Wednesday Nov. 12
2 pm, Waterford Homes, Fargo.
Sunday Nov.9
Premiere of African Soul, American Heart, Fargo Theatre, Fargo.
Screenings at 1 pm and 7 pm.
Thursday Nov. 6, Fargo Rotary Club, Seasons Restaurant, Rose Creek.
Thursday Oct. 23, 2008.
The Refugee Experience, NDSU.
Powerful "simulation" as students got a small sense of the lives Joseph and other refugees have lived.
Tuesday Oct. 21.
9 and 10 am, Carl Ben Junior High, Fargo. Two six grade classes.
Great reception; Joseph's second presentation at Carl Ben--he will become a regular presenter there!
Upcoming Presentations
Friday Nov. 14, Carl Ben Eilson Middle School, Fargo.
Two screenings of ASAH, 9:00 a.m and 10:30 am.
Tuesday Jan. 20, 2009
O'Kelly's on Main, Fargo. 12:00 noon.
Monday Feb. 2nd, 2009.
Fargo Rotary Club West, noon. Holiday Inn, Fargo.
Sunday February 8, 2009.
Communiversity, Fargo ND. Location TBA.
Past presentations.
Wednesday Nov. 12
2 pm, Waterford Homes, Fargo.
Sunday Nov.9
Premiere of African Soul, American Heart, Fargo Theatre, Fargo.
Screenings at 1 pm and 7 pm.
Thursday Nov. 6, Fargo Rotary Club, Seasons Restaurant, Rose Creek.
Thursday Oct. 23, 2008.
The Refugee Experience, NDSU.
Powerful "simulation" as students got a small sense of the lives Joseph and other refugees have lived.
Tuesday Oct. 21.
9 and 10 am, Carl Ben Junior High, Fargo. Two six grade classes.
Great reception; Joseph's second presentation at Carl Ben--he will become a regular presenter there!
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Jef Foss's Trip Journal
Joseph and two ASAH Board Members, Jef Foss and Ron Saeger, have been to Kampala, Juba, Duk Payuel, and back to Kampala. Jef was able to start a blog and maintain it early in the trip; I'm sure he will update it further when he gets a chance. He took great notes from the conference the three of them attended:
http://drop.io/AppaSudan
http://drop.io/AppaSudan
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Urbanization in the New Sudan
Alex de Waal's post gives a rich history of the concept of "New Sudan," but he goes on to say that the real New Sudan is one of urbanization--75% of the population by 2015.
This trend makes the ASAH project even more relevant. We are trying to build a boarding school in very rural southern Sudan, but just as the small towns of North Dakota suffer from depopulation, the village of Duk Payuel may suffer from depopulation if services are not established in the next few years. The Duk Lost Boy Clinic provides one anchor for the village; our school, and a primary school, can provide another anchor. Without educational opportunities, health care, and other infrastructure, of course the rural Sudanese will be part of the global pattern of urban migration.
The significantly untapped industry in the region is probably agriculture, and for the for-seeable future, that agriculture will be labor intensive, giving the villagers potential income and opportunity. My view is optimistic, of course. The largest center if the region, Bor, is reported to have grown from 7,000 to 70,000 in about a year.
This trend makes the ASAH project even more relevant. We are trying to build a boarding school in very rural southern Sudan, but just as the small towns of North Dakota suffer from depopulation, the village of Duk Payuel may suffer from depopulation if services are not established in the next few years. The Duk Lost Boy Clinic provides one anchor for the village; our school, and a primary school, can provide another anchor. Without educational opportunities, health care, and other infrastructure, of course the rural Sudanese will be part of the global pattern of urban migration.
The significantly untapped industry in the region is probably agriculture, and for the for-seeable future, that agriculture will be labor intensive, giving the villagers potential income and opportunity. My view is optimistic, of course. The largest center if the region, Bor, is reported to have grown from 7,000 to 70,000 in about a year.
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