From Child Soldier to Refugee Lawyer

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March 9, 2016

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Don't let your past define you, let it mold you into the person you want to be.

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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 }