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stunning than his appearance is his passion for Africa. Ger was a student at the University of Bridgeport when he auditioned for the role of refugee Stephen Nimieri in the David O. Russell film, but quickly returned to campus after the film was completed. He was determined to complete his studies and become a counselor, inspired by the impact that the Lost Boys Foundation had on his life and the lives of countless others. Ger didn’t leave Sudan for the US to become a model or film actor. More simply, he came in pursuit of safety, freedom, and education. Born into South Sudan’s fight for liberation from North Sudan, Duany became accustomed to guns at a very young age. It was one of his mentors Mary Williams, founder of the Lost Boys Foundation, who suggested he audition for “I Heart Huckabees.” While on set, he met Tyson Beckford, who recommended that he pursue a modeling career. With his public platform, Duany decided to share his life’s journey in film-form. “Ger: To Be Separate,” a documentary that he is producing with award winner Wanuri Kahui deals with his return to Sudan after 18 years away. Reuniting with his family and voting in the referendum that successfully divided Sudan into North and South, the documentary places its greatest emphasis on the state of the country. Inspired by the reassurance that “tomorrow can never be like today” and his peaceful hobbies--writing and photography, Duany continues to work tirelessly to make a difference in his homeland. Duany is also the Founder and Executive Director of Pibor Foundation, a group that cultivates independence by providing educational opportunities for individuals affected by war, famine and disaster in East Africa. His advice to those who aspire to success on the silver screen? “Practice, practice your craft. Anything is possible! Truthfully, tell your stories and let your internal dialogue out.”

 

Solome Lemma

Solome Lemma is an ivy league visionary who founded AiD (Africans in Diaspora) after many years of research and self-reflection. She also co-founded the website Hornlight.org to provide a narrative of African realities that honors the subjects. A Stanford and Harvard alum, Lemma has gone to great lengths to give back to her people. She spent five years in a leadership position at the Global Fund for Children and worked with several African-based organizations, traveling to 25 countries on the Continent. Having left Ethiopia for the United States when she was eleven years old, she vowed to return home to contribute to the development of her people. After graduating she determined, based on her skills and passions, that the best way to give back to Africa was to provide a platform for development that utilizes the resources and ideas already abundantly available on the Continent. To those who want to make a difference in Africa she offers: “if you want to make a donation, give it to an African organization. If you want to volunteer, volunteer with an African organization.” When we spoke with Lemma, she was sure to include her favorite quote by Indian author Arundathi Roy: “Another world is not only possible, she’s on the way and, on a quiet day, if you listen very carefully, you can hear her breathe.”本论文由英语论文网提供整理，提供论文代写，英语论文代写，代写论文，代写英语论文，代写留学生论文，代写英文论文，留学生论文代写相关核心关键词搜索。