There are abundant natural resources in Southern Sudan, yet the people suffer poverty, disease and famine.  The Nile River and the abundance of land promise life and prosperity.  These two resources together, along with the what seems to be unlimited underground oil deposits, are enough to secure the sustainable future of the people of Southern Sudan. 

Our vision for Southern Sudan is to build farms on the land of The Lost Boys of Sudan that will provide freshly grown food to families in each area, while teaching the communities how to use the natural resources of their land and water to become self-sufficient.  Our vision began in Panyagor with Lost Boy Isaac Garang and now includes the Duk area with Lost Boy Paul Mator Manyok.

HISTORY

In 2005, the Government of Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement signed the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, officially ending Africa's longest running civil war. During the 21-year conflict, fighting, famine, and disease killed more than 2 million people and forced more than 4 million people from their homes-creating the largest population of internally displaced people in the world.

Many of the young boys lost their families in the war.  They became known as The Lost Boys of Sudan. 

In 2001, compassionate Countries like America took The Lost Boys of Sudan in, rescuing them from refugee camps in border countries.  The goal was to educate them and prepare them to return to Sudan to help their people.  Lost Boys of Sudan know that the future of their people is literally in their hands.  They are prepared to return, and with your help, they can take the heart of America with them.

RETURNING HOME

With a promise of peace, the people of Southern Sudan are returning home.  But, as you'll see in this news story, they are returning to land without developed resources to provide for their livelihood. 

Given the remote location of Panyagor, Duk and the Countries’ limited resources, the development of paved roads, electricity, running water and an infrastructure are years, maybe even decades away.  But, the people of Panyagor, Duk and surrounding communities can not afford to wait on a government provided infrastructure.  The current influx of an expected half a million Sudanese back into Southern Sudan calls for immediate attention and assistance from not only the government, but from corporations, organizations and individuals like you.

OUR VISION

Our Vision  for Pan de Diing and Pan de Duk Farms in Southern Sudan was developed in immediate response to natives of Panyagor, Duk and other Southern Sudan communities returning to their homeland without developed resources needed for mere survival.  Our vision is supported and enhanced by the desire of Lost Boys to return to their native land with the education and resources they received while in America.  Our Farms will provide freshly grown food to families in the area, while teaching them how to use the natural resources of their land and water to become self-sufficient.

Each Farm is located on 150 acres of land designated and donated by one of The Lost Boys of Sudan for the development of the Farm for community benefit.  100 acres are used for growing food while 50 acres consist of food processing areas, farm houses, a garden and a market for food distribution.  Each Farm has seven Farm Houses.  One for guests and Farm operations and six houses designated for family overseers.  Each family oversees a portion of the acres of farm land - managing workers, preparing the land, planting seed and harvesting crops. 

The Farms
The Farms allows the people of Panyagor and Duk to be self sufficient.  The Farms grow the staple foods necessary for varied food preparation and the Garden and Market provide well needed resources and support.

The Garden
Many of the people returning to the area have never known a time of peace; They were born during the war with little hope of seeing a united country.  The Garden is a peaceful place on the farm for people to come to pray and meditate.  It offers a place of serenity, peace and restoration after many years of suffering and distress.

The Market
The Market is the place for food distribution.  Uncooked food is distributed free based upon family size and need.  Cooked food is sold with funds going toward the operations of the farm.

Our vision is to duplicate Pan de Diing and Pan de Duk Farms in the villages of other The Lost Boys of Sudan, teaching them to farm the land; and allowing them to feed their families and neighbors for generations to come.