Salva's story is a true one. The 11 year old boy was part of the Dinka Tribe in the 1980s who suddenly gets thrown into the middle of war. He’s scared, helpless, and alone. He walks for days and into different countries with only hope on his side. While reading his story, one witnesses how a scared little boy grows into a strong man who is able to accomplish great things.
“Where are we going? Where is my family? When will I see them again?”
Do you think a leader is born or made?
“Where are we going? Where is my family? When will I see them again?”
Do you think a leader is born or made?
While Nya's story is not a real character, her story could be true. Nya is a young girl who is part of the Nuer tribe, who are rivals of the Dinka. Nya is a present day eleven year old girl who walks hours every day just to get water for her family. She walks to the pond and back twice a day which makes a total of 8 hours of walking every day! She wants to provide for her family and knows this is the only way to get water…until some strange men show up at her village.