Joseph Akol Makeer presentation

Today Joseph Akol Makeer, one of the "lost boys of Sudan," spoke to the period 4 class (ELC 40S). His presentation begins with a 20 minute documentary about his return to Kenya and the Sudan to visit the refugee camp he stayed in, as well as his native village, Duk Payuel, where he meets his relatives for the first time in 20 years. Although he is soft-spoken, his delivery is so honest and open that it was easy to listen intently for more than 40 minutes.

Joseph's vision is to raise enough money to build schools and orphanages for the children affected by the war in Sudan. For more information, visit his website, africansoulamericanheart.org. He currently lives with his wife and children and brother in Fargo, ND, where he graduated from NDSU.