"Committed to the reunification and living enhancement of the Lost Boys of Sudan
who have made Nashville their home."
"We were forced out
of
Ethiopia and had to cross the
River Gilo back to
Sudan. Enemy troops were close
behind, but the river had currents so strong that we could not
cross safely. When we heard gunshots we realized that the troops
were going to kill us all and that we had no choice but to jump
in the river. Only half of us survived the gunshots, crocodiles
and strong currents. Crossing the Gilo was the longest moment of
my life. When I got to the other side, I just ran."
- 8 year old Sudanese refugee - circa 2000
Please Download the
documents below to learn how you can help!
The Lost Boys Center &
Gallery will be holding its
3rd Annual African Art
Adventure art camp for ages
13-18 on Wednesday,
Thursday, and Friday, July
28, 29, & 30 from 12-4 pm
each day. Lost Boys of Sudan
will be working with teens
to make clay masks and
sculptures, acrylic
paintings, and other mixed
media pieces. They will also
learn about traditional
African foods, culture, and
language. Cost is $125 for
the 3-day camp. The
application can be
downloaded here,
picked up at The Lost Boys
Center or found on our
website. Registration is
due by Monday, July 26th.
Camp will culminate with a
cultural celebration and
certificate of recognition
for attending all three
days. For more information
call (615) 256-8302 or (615)
389-5182.
Congratulations
to Yves Musoni who just
completed Dr. Jean Lambert's
public speaking class! Yves
gave his first speech
Sunday, June 6, at the class
recital held at American
Baptist College. His topic
was the Tutsi genocide and
he received several
accolades for his speech.
Dr. Lambert's 5-month class
held at The Lost Boys
Center ended June 3rd. She
plans to have another class
this fall for any of our
Lost Boys who want to
improve their public
speaking skills.
Art Workshop at
Third Coast Clay
Lost Boys Gabriel Wal and
Jacob Wuor will hold a
family workshop to teach
making a cultural favorite,
clay cows, on
Sunday, June 27, 2-4pm
at Third Coast Clay at the
Factory in Franklin. If
interested in attending,
registration is required.
The
registration form can be
found here.
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You can also donate to us through The
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee at
GivingMatters.com.
“We need work. It
is a tough time for some of us. We have lost our jobs and
can’t pay our rent or buy food.”
– Manyang Jok - March 9, 2009,
President of the Nashville Lost Boys of Sudan
HELP WITH YOUR CLEANING &
LAWN CARE & general handy-man chores!
Many of our Lost Boys of Sudan
have been laid off from their jobs and need work. If you
have fall/winter/spring/summer cleaning to be done or yard
work around your home or business, they can help. Please
call us at 256-8302.
The Lost Boys Foundation of Nashville is excited to present what we hope to be an annual tradition of offering unique cow ornaments with proceeds going directly to The Lost Boys. The 2009/2010 ornament is painted white with a gold collar attaching a small bell. A red ribbon loop has a brief story and the artist name attached.
At $10 apiece, this is an excellent opportunity to support The Lost Boys community and give a meaningful gift of survival and hope.
Also available for pickup at the center, we are pleased to present a new coffee mug featuring the work of Bol Aweng. The proceeds from sales of the mugs go to the Foundation to continue supporting the Lost Boys Community. Swing by the center in December (closed the 24th and 25th) between 11am-3pm, at 535 4th Avenue South, to pick up one of these great new coffee mugs.
