Suku, 16, lives in Southern Sudan and is the oldest of five siblings. Even in the face of poverty and civil war, Suku was adamant about getting an education and was in secondary school, quite an accomplishment for a girl in Southern Sudan. Then one day, her uncle tried to force Suku to get married to a person she didn't even know. » When Suku refused, the uncle she was living beat her, and she was forced to flee. But rather than give up or give in, Suku made her way back home to live with her … [Read more...]
Girls Like These Will Change the World, with Your Support
February 20, 2012 by Team Celebration
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