From Child Soldier to Refugee Lawyer

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March 9, 2016 a project of ServiceSpace Don't let your past define you, let it mold you into the person you want to be. - Blake Mays - From Child Soldier to Refugee Lawyer Deng Thiak Adut grew up on his family's farm in South Sudan, where his father grew bananas and other food crops. At just six-years-old, Deng was conscripted by the rebel People's Liberation Army. This video shows Deng's resilience and perseverance, and how he has transformed his life to be of service to others, despite the unimaginable trauma he endured in childhood. Deng now works as a lawyer in Bankstown, Australia, ensuring Sudanese people have the legal advice they need before entering the court system. { read more } Be The Change Learn more about Deng Thiak Adut's long road to freedom. { more } COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News Power of Place: Photos From Around the World The Science of Forgiveness Ten Things Creative People Know How To Retrain Your Brain With Three Words 19 Uplifting Photos That Capture The Human Spirit 10 Timeframes For Measuring Life The Top 10 Happiest Countries A Yuletide Gift of Kindness DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 167,108 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: KindSpring  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  Awakin  //  More