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South Sudan's Lost Boys, Girls Receive U.S. Fellowship

U.S. Congress member Karen Bass has announced a fellowship program for the Lost Boys and Girls that will enable them to acquire skills they can utilise in their country should they wish to return.

South Sudan: U.S. Congress Member Announces Fellowship Program for Lost Boys and Girls

Karen Bass, 16 September 2016

Today, Congress member Karen Bass (D-Calif.) held a press conference regarding the Lost Boys and Girls Rebuilding Infrastructure to Sustain Enduring Peace in South Sudan Act (Lost… Read more »

Congress member Karen Bass.

The Lost Boys and Girls

Congress member Karen Bass making the fellowship announcement.

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