Emmanuel Jal: From Sudanese child soldier to hip-hop star (Learning World: S3E5, 2/3)

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Channel: WISE Channel · 2012 · Education

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Emmanuel Jal was once child soldier in South Sudan, from where he was rescued and smuggled out to London, UK. His life has changed tremendously since then: He has become an internationally renowned hip-hop star and he has established a charity GUA, bringing education to war survivors in Sudan and the underprivileged in Kenya. Watch his incredible story! 

Learn more about GUA Africa, Jal's NGO in South Sudan: http://www.gua-africa.org/

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