SUDAN
The Dutton Family Foundation has partnered with CFLBS and is now at work in the country of Sudan. We are in the beginning stages of rebuilding the village of Duk Payeul. Duk Payuel was the home to a few of the Lost Boys of Sudan before their villages and lives were destroyed by the war over 20 years ago.
Who Are the "Lost Boys" of Sudan?
The Lost Boys of Sudan were among nearly 16,000 boys (ages 5 to 11 at the time) forced to flee from their southern Sudan villages in 1987, when Islamic militants from northern Sudan attacked their villages. Most women and girls were killed or captured; villages burned, and parents shot. In an instant, the young boys were forced to become men in order to survive.
The U.S. Assistant Secretary of State described the conflict as "One of the longest-lasting, bloodiest, most brutal wars on the face of this earth."
The Lost Boys trekked for years up to Ethiopia, back to Sudan, and finally to a refugee camp in Kakuma, Kenya. Many thousands were killed by soldiers or lions and other wild animals. Others drowned or were eaten by crocodiles as they crossed rivers. Still more died of starvation and disease. The Lost Boy's who managed to survive spent 9-10 years of their lives in the Kakuma Refugee Camp.
Given only one bowl of food a day, life in the refugee camp was very hard; and with no parents to protect them, many lost their lives in the camp.
In 2001 the U.S. finally stepped in and resettled approximately 3,600 Lost Boys to the U.S. Today, the "Found" Men, (now ages 18-27), are focused on pursuing a higher education and training for meaningful careers. Some work two jobs and send money back to help brothers or family members STILL in the Refugee Camps or Sudan.
Meanwhile in Sudan, civil war and slavery is still very much a reality in Sudan -- a major concern for all of them. The situation in the Kakuma Refugee Camp where many of their brothers still are is deteriorating with starvation and disease. There is now a fragile peace agreement between the North and South, but the current genocide in the Darfur region of the Sudan continues to be real threat to a permanent peace for all of Sudan.
Our mission is to aid the Lost Boys who reside here in the states, as well as the needs of their families who have recently returned to their village which was completely destroyed over 20 years ago and have absolutely nothing. We are thrilled to feel God stirring our hearts to help them and are excited to see his plans to redeem His people who have suffered so greatly, yet still proclaim his Holy name. He has heard their cry and desires to use both YOU and I to answer their prayers. Prayerfully ask the Lord how you can use the gifts and resources He has blessed you with to join us in this mission. Would you please consider donating a one time gift or becoming a monthly sponsor of our foundation? 100% of your donations go directly to the ministry. We don't have the funds to accomplish this task and are asking for your help. It has been over 20 years since their village was destroyed and to this day, it still hasn't been rebuilt. We are Gods hands. Who is going to help them if WE don't???
Learn about Duk Payuel School Project by clicking here
The Dutton Family Foundation has partnered with CFLBS and is now at work in the country of Sudan. We are in the beginning stages of rebuilding the village of Duk Payeul. Duk Payuel was the home to a few of the Lost Boys of Sudan before their villages and lives were destroyed by the war over 20 years ago.
Who Are the "Lost Boys" of Sudan?
The Lost Boys of Sudan were among nearly 16,000 boys (ages 5 to 11 at the time) forced to flee from their southern Sudan villages in 1987, when Islamic militants from northern Sudan attacked their villages. Most women and girls were killed or captured; villages burned, and parents shot. In an instant, the young boys were forced to become men in order to survive.
The U.S. Assistant Secretary of State described the conflict as "One of the longest-lasting, bloodiest, most brutal wars on the face of this earth."
The Lost Boys trekked for years up to Ethiopia, back to Sudan, and finally to a refugee camp in Kakuma, Kenya. Many thousands were killed by soldiers or lions and other wild animals. Others drowned or were eaten by crocodiles as they crossed rivers. Still more died of starvation and disease. The Lost Boy's who managed to survive spent 9-10 years of their lives in the Kakuma Refugee Camp.
Given only one bowl of food a day, life in the refugee camp was very hard; and with no parents to protect them, many lost their lives in the camp.
In 2001 the U.S. finally stepped in and resettled approximately 3,600 Lost Boys to the U.S. Today, the "Found" Men, (now ages 18-27), are focused on pursuing a higher education and training for meaningful careers. Some work two jobs and send money back to help brothers or family members STILL in the Refugee Camps or Sudan.
Meanwhile in Sudan, civil war and slavery is still very much a reality in Sudan -- a major concern for all of them. The situation in the Kakuma Refugee Camp where many of their brothers still are is deteriorating with starvation and disease. There is now a fragile peace agreement between the North and South, but the current genocide in the Darfur region of the Sudan continues to be real threat to a permanent peace for all of Sudan.
Our mission is to aid the Lost Boys who reside here in the states, as well as the needs of their families who have recently returned to their village which was completely destroyed over 20 years ago and have absolutely nothing. We are thrilled to feel God stirring our hearts to help them and are excited to see his plans to redeem His people who have suffered so greatly, yet still proclaim his Holy name. He has heard their cry and desires to use both YOU and I to answer their prayers. Prayerfully ask the Lord how you can use the gifts and resources He has blessed you with to join us in this mission. Would you please consider donating a one time gift or becoming a monthly sponsor of our foundation? 100% of your donations go directly to the ministry. We don't have the funds to accomplish this task and are asking for your help. It has been over 20 years since their village was destroyed and to this day, it still hasn't been rebuilt. We are Gods hands. Who is going to help them if WE don't???
Learn about Duk Payuel School Project by clicking here