A Lost Boy Finds His Purpose | John Dau | TEDxRVA
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- John Dau recalls the night he was separated from his family in South Sudan at the age of 16 to find himself among the other “Lost Boys of Sudan.” His journey has been a long road of survival and perseverance. Making this journey has not been an easy one. He has some words of encouragement for some who find themselves on their own journey.
This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. It was filmed and edited by Tijo Media at the Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Arts Center in Richmond, VA.
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Born in war-torn Sudan, John Dau is one of 27,000 “Lost Boys of Sudan,” driven from their villages when the northern Arab government attacked the ethnic minority population of South Sudan in 1987. In 2006, Dau was featured in the award-winning documentary, “God Grew Tired of Us,” and wrote a memoir of the same name, published by National Geographic in 2007. Dau is the President of both the Dau Foundation and the South Sudan Institute. The Dau Foundation works on providing nutrition and medical services at three different locations in Duk County, with a special focus on children under five and pregnant and lactating women. Dau is a born leader whose life is defined by his commitment to the future of his native country.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx
Yesterday I toured the South Sudan countryside and reality came knocking. Expansive land full of looted and abandoned houses, scrap metals of bombed cars, heavily armed security forces everywhere, machine guns… CIVIL WAR IS REAL and John Dau lived to tell of this horror stories.
He is my HERO because his narrative never ended there, he has immensely and relentlessly transformed lives of the South Sudanese by bringing healthcare to people who would have otherwise thought of a basic clinic/ healthcare as a “privilege” promised in the Bible when we Christians finally meet with our maker in heaven.
There is no adjective enough to describe who you are John. ONLY GOD WILL REWARD YOU FOR YOUR WORTH!!! And just as Martin Luther said, “The world begins to end when we stop caring about things that matter”.
Very heartbreaking story. South Sudanese have suffered for long 😢🇸🇸
I am positively amazed at the life story of this man. I watched the movie years ago and I’m now sharing his story with my grandson. We are very blessed to have been born in the US, even with all its problems. John could’ve easily forgotten about Sudan and lived his life here. But he didn’t do that, he is still working relentlessly to care for his people left behind in war torn South Sudan -may God continue to bless John and his ministries, and may the Lord help the people of South Sudan.
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John God bless you and the South Sudanese people. Your life story is beyond amazing and is very much an inspiration to me. What i learned from your story is to never give up know matter how hard life becomes. I never met you but i would like to. If i never meet you hear on Earth i will meet you in Heaven. I will continue to pray for you and the ppeople of South Sudan. Peace in Christ, your Brother in Christ, Charles
Your story strikes the heart 💞
He came to my school once.
Wow this is really touching
Remember him from the documentary ‘God grew tired of us’. The documentary got its name from him. God continue to bless you John.
I have seen a documentary about The Lost Boys of Sudan..which led me to this video. I have admired the perseverance and humility of these boys. My heart is in pure joy seeing how John has improved so much as a human being. Look at him now..i remember when he first came to the USA. omg what a great man
Lost boys of Sudan - thank you for your inspirational stories , it’s a honor to be alive sharing the same planet with you
John God bless you and the South Sudanese people. Your life story is beyond amazing and is very much an inspiration to me. What I learned from your story is to never give up no matter how hard life becomes. I never met you but I would like to. If I never meet you here on Earth I will meet you in Heaven. I will continue to pray for you and the people of South Sudan. Peace in Christ, your Brother in Christ, Charles
I have the same prayer Jack. I hope we meet him one day.
Amen brother
The world is full of difficulties and opportunities but strongs survives but the Weak dies.but John story inspired a millions souls let your legacy shines brother
God bless you!
he came to my school
Met him and had lunch with him
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Saw him at NYU today. He gave an amazing speech!
May the Lord bless you alway❤️❤️❤️
JOHN DAU you my hero.. regardless of all that you went through with your people, you still carried faith and enough determination to become great and not be held down by circumstances. that's amazing, i really admire that and your heart in doing whatever it takes to help those you left behind back home. you're a good man and the world would be a much better place if young men were more like you.. I actually think you should run for president of South sudan. you have true leadership in you., God bless you and God bless Sudan.
Been to Kakuma and Dadaab, I am proud of all the lost boys who overcame the nightmare and are doing well for themselves, their families and communities back in South Sudan, Kakuma, Dadaab and everywhere else. God bless you!
Amazing. God saved you for a reason. It was for you to tell the world the story of Africa. How we are killing ourselves. You have lived up to the expectation of God. May he continue to bless you. I wish I have half the courage that have to save my own country. You are truly a hero. You never forgot your people and your country. You have helped many. I thank God for you. I will support you however i can. You are an inspiration and a role model.
The story of struggle and success as a package is real not a fiction. Whatever John Dau has testified in this program is the real life scenarios that are still happening in the world. God will always bless those who acknowledge his support during tough times. God bless John Dau.
Keep it has a documentary man. But what make me wandering is how did you find those photos of the journey. Because that time there where no cameras ahollowed Durning?"
GOD AND PERSONAL STRENGTH.
God bless you and those who are sleeping in death!!!! ❤️
I can’t find the documentary available anywhere. I saw it years ago.
God has blessed you greatly!!!!!!!! Thank you for sharing your story
until this day alot of people ara suffering in Sudan others are daying by civil war's we must stop those militia men "who make war precisely
freedom - peace - justice #✌🕊✊
I saw him yesterday in NYC. He a speech I just watched and smiled.😊
if u have depression just watch this
Been following his story since I watched the documentary. A success story. Inspirational.
Such an inspiring journey... God bless you brother,
Probably the best Tedx Talks that I have ever heard.
Indeed
Who are u in the UK or support you to world of them to get the money people to pay you back in 😅and then is it well 😢joes Definitely not a god mesain
His advice to put the past behind and move forward, persevere and make something of yourself and then give back, is the best advice here can give. People who stand with their hands in their hips and demand generational welfare are doing themselves a grave disservice. John received a hand up and then he worked hard to become self reliant. That's the goal for everyone. More people need to embrace this ethic.
I met John about six weeks ago. He is an amazing person and example to all!
God bless him
*John Dau he his really a leader I salute you*
Why is this exactly like her duanys Ted talk?
U can overcome any obstacle put in ur way so proud of this man
😂View on the are Sudanese of if you can see what I can do with it and I can do that
I really admire John, i watched him in another documentary while he was till at the camp where he lived from when he was a young boy, and his journey to NYC and I felt so sad to see how hard it was for them to settle in to a new country, very inspirational.
Am happy for you brother
Where I can get the script of this video ?
Wow really amazing..loved ur humble..thank you
Good grew tired of us anybody
صدقت ياسيدي يارسول الله كل ما اخبرتنا به يتحقق أمام أعيننا كثر الزنا والقتل وتبرج وسفور النساء واستحلال الغناء وتمرد الأبناء على آبائهم وكثرت اللعن وغيرها كلها تجعلنا نتمسك بديننا ونعلم أنا ديننا هو الدين الحق ونبتعد عن هذي الفتن حتى نلقى ربنا وهو راضي عنا
You came a long way , your mother should so proud.
So inspiring...
OMG, I CAN'T FIND WORDS TO EXPRESS MY FEELINGS. People will see you and hate you for what you got and don't how you achieved it. Blessings to you John continue to do the wonderful job.🙏🙏💕💕
Loved it!
Sorry 😔
Shattering. Absolutely shattering. I am humbled beyond words.
Truly amazed at his perseverance and humility!!
I read his book, its really an inspiring story
This man is one of my 4 heroes. (Panther is one as well.) Cannot stop watching god grew tired of us over and over and over. Best movie/documentary EVER.
Amazing person. Will make you laugh and cry.
I am proud of you John Dau!
Let's see if you guys pay attention what is the main idea😄
We believe in you and never give up in life❤️
Hatts off to you sir
bless him
Very inspiring story i love it and i believe in struggle always .
A story of our live... My country South Sudan
Truly exemplary, John!
this man is god
Wow. God bless.
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also great job:]
Have to write a short response on this someone give me a summary
Watch it. I promise it's worth the 20 mins
or you could’ve just watched it so you can learn something for a change...
Lost boys of Sudan
sad
Captions have errors
Kristin Foss you are the grammar police ? Get a life ... And live it
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good grammar
😂View on the are Sudanese of if you can see what I can do with it and I can do that
how come he said , he started education at the age of 17 , but in his book in page 137 he says he started first grade at the age of 18
Ali ahmed is that all that you have gathered thru his story ?/
Ali Ahmad were the very guys who were hired by al Bashir to killed the innocent South Sudanese. For your information in South Sudan because our minds are being disturbed and destructed by war we can't even remember when we were born. Leave about him remembering the day when he first joined the first grade at age 17 years. Mr. John you are really a great man you made it to your great goals. You weren't the only South Sudanese refugee to be in United States, but most of your brothers who were with you didn't made it. Thanks your motivational video.
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to see him now from the documentary is amazing. Thank God for this man , his story, and his legacy to come
I so agree with you. Its just Amazing!!