Story of a Southern Sudanese School Girl

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Here’s another interview from my archives with Sarah. Sarah especially touched my heart. I spent the most time with her, listening to her, talking with her and learning about her life. A favorite moment was when she took me for a walk in the forest and showed me her favorite spots to rest or to… Read more »

A Glimpse into the Life of a Tea Shop Owner

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“If you educate a man, you educate an individual. If you educate a woman, you educate a family.” -African Proverb I had the privilege of working with women and girls in Southern Sudan during the summer of 2010. During that time, I conducted lots of interviews which I later transcribed, wanting to hear more about… Read more »

My Reflections on Volunteering in Southern Sudan

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My name is Danielle Prince and I volunteered the summer of 2010 with The Valentino Achak Deng Foundation.  How can I sum up all the pieces of my experience in Southern Sudan during my 5 weeks there?   I am forever touched and changed by the women and girls I worked with.  Despite the intense heat,… Read more »

One HEART continued – Students Taking Action

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When One HEART decided to begin its program to address maternal mortality with the indigenous Tarahumara  in Northern Mexico they contracted with Alisun Chopel to do a feasibility study for the program.  Alisun was a student working on her Masters Degree in Public Health at UC Berkeley.  She applied for an internship with One HEART… Read more »