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Civil war begins in Sudan
The Civil war in Sudan forced the lost boys, including John Dau, to flee their home country for refugee camps in Ethiopia and/or Kenya.
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The Government's Announcement
The government announces that all Sudanese boys are to be killed, no matter what age they are, thousands of people fled. John and his people walked bare foot for 5 years (1000 miles) for Ethiopia refugee camp.
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Forced to leave Ethiopia
The boys were forced to fled Ethiopia because of the spreading civil war, and move on to Kenya once again. -
AIDs organisations' actions
International AIDS organisations set up relief operation on the border of Sudan. And cared for the sick and injured.International.
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Migrate into a new life
John migrated to Syracuse, New York, and started a whole, new life there. Where he faced different challenges and situations.
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John Dau built a medical clinic
John found the American Care for Sudan Foundation which collected funds for building the Duk Lost Boys Clinic in Southern Sudan. John had raised more than $1.8 million on the clinic. -
The John Dau Foundation
John founded the John Dau Foundation to start and develop health facilities for Southern Sudan.
