"I was orphaned at the age of one but I was cared for by relatives"

Awuok Mabiei Ngong was orphaned when she was one year old. She was looked after by her uncles and the relatives who gave her a second chance in life. Now in Australia, she is reflecting on the hardship, support and the stories of her childhood. A song called "our country has no orphans" implyies that many of the orphans were given care and are still being supported by relatives. Awuok acknowledges the duty of care every Dinka family or those still alive are required to follow in caring for orphans. Here is the story on SBS Dinka Radio.

Awauok in SBS Dinka Studio Source: Ajak Deng Chiengkou