Christopher Jenkins' short documentary about our work in South Sudan will be featured at the Santa Barbara 2012 International Film Festival end of this month.
South Sudan Stories
Those of us fortunate enough to have direct contact with Sudan refugees and displaced persons from Southern Sudan often find that even their simple, offhand comments catch us up short, inviting us to a new perspective on our own lives and values. Here are several such comments from Sister Marilyn’s recent interaction with displaced persons living in Southern Sudan and with refugees resettled in California.
- The happiest of all women. (New!)
- I am frightened… By Bech Majok (New!)
- This was a very big blow. By Susan Nakang (New!)
- The Girl I Call My Sister. By Regina Achai John (New!)
- Even if you have nothing, you are a person. (New!)
- I am confused of what to do… By Majur Anyuon (New!)
- Eat Greens! (New!)
- I am not for the highest bidder. (New!)
- Marooned (New!)
- I did not know whether I was alive or dead. By Rosa Adak (New!)
- Today is a miracle; this is the most wonderful miracle!
- A Wheelchair for Rose
- My uncle's wife died and therefore it was my duty to take care of his children… By Amal Solomon
- We never minded, as long as we were alive. By Christine Apio
- The last four hours I walk uphill with my suitcase on my head.
- They’re serving porridge—with sugar!
- I can imagine how that would be…
- Wow! I’m getting a lot of things!
