Dream: Lost Boys of Sudan who came to North America after epic journeys of escape want to successfully support projects -- such as school-building -- back home in geographically isolated and under served areas, helping villages raise tomorrow's leaders. While a school can be built in 8-10 weeks, many Lost Boys often give up when they are unable to raise the $150,000 it takes to build a school serving 300+ children.
Where: Southern Sudan.
What: Build sustainable schools and train teachers so all children have the opportunity to become Sudan's future leaders. The model -- with each school serving 300+ children with four classrooms, eight latrines, water source, office/administration space and teacher training -- will be replicated throughout the Sudan.
Who: Karen Puckett of Salisbury, NC; Judy Maves of Atlanta, GA, and two Lost Boys, Lubo Mijak and Ngor Kur Mayol, who want to build co-educational schools in the Southern Sudan.
Funds: Currently raising funds.
Goal: Raise enough money for at least one and possibly two schools by Mother's Day 2010. It costs up to $150,000 to build one school.
Results: In initial design and fund raising stage.