The Old Bridge Public Library welcomes Peter Dut, one of the “Lost Boys of Sudan.” Peter Dut will share the story of his life as a refugee from the Sudan and he will also talk about the documentary film “The Lost Boys of Sudan” which follows his journey out of the Sudan and into the United States. This special lecture and film viewing will be at the Old Bridge Library on Saturday, May 1st at 1:30 p.m. The program is free and the public is encouraged to attend.

As a result of the Sudanese Civil War, 1983-2005, 1.9 million civilians were killed and more than 4 million fled the Sudan. Over 10,000 orphaned boys mostly from the Dinka tribe walked hundreds of miles to Kenya where they survived in refugee camps for years. These orphans became known as “The Lost Boys” and in 1999 the United Nations worked out a resettlement plan to send over 3,000 boys to the United States. In the refugee camp in Africa, they tried to prepare the boys for life in America where they promised them it would be like heaven. In reality, their journeys were harsh and difficult. Adjusting to a new language and culture was an almost impossible task. So don’t miss this fascinating and educational program featuring Peter Dut who is currently a University student in Vermont. His story is tragic and harsh and yet hopeful and triumphant. It is a story not to be missed and one that needs to be repeated over and over again. For further information, click here.

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