On 9 July, 2011, South Sudan declared independence to international fanfare and under the gaze of the world's media. But around the country there are New Zealanders working in harsh conditions to help South Sudan hold on to hope for its future. Three years ago he fled his home with his brother and four sisters when fighting broke out across South Sudan. And despite the tiny team, she feels privileged to be a Kiwi making a real difference in South Sudan. I met 16-year-old David Boum at the Protection of Civilian site in Juba, the capital of South Sudan.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 09, 2016 07:18 UTC