Lokichokio (in Kenya\'s Turkana District) is major site of international humanitarian support. Many southern Sudanese refugees fleeing violence in their home areas came through Lokichokio; most moved to Kakuma Refugee camp, about 90 km to the south.
Located in Kenya\'s Turkana District, Kakuma Refugee Camp is one of the world\'s largest refugee camps, housing refugees from South Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia and elsewhere. In 2000/2001 approximately 4000 young Southern Sudanese, known as the "Lost Boys a...
Bor Dinka communities suffered terribly during the 1987-2005 civil war. Many Bor children and youth escape the violence, travelling first to Ethiopia, then to Kakuma refugee camp in northern Kenya. In time, some resettled in the United States, Australi...
In December 2007, the Lincoln Public Library will host an exhibition, organized by the Sudanese Education Fund, of paintings by refugees from Southern Sudan. Brandeis students will assist in installing the paintings.
The Southern Sudan Cultural Documentation Center, a collaboration between the Sudanese Education Fund and Brandeis University\'s Department of Anthropology, is housed in the Brandeis Anthropology Department
In collaboration with the Sudanese Education Fund, Brandeis University, and the Southern Sudanese Cultural Documentation Center, Springstep in Fall 2007 mounted an exhibition of paintings by Southern Sudanese refugees.
Lokichokio