Monday, August 31, 2009

Emmanuel Jal - Music of a War Child

The following podcast/videocast will challenge your view of the world and how easy it is to ignore the plight of children in war zones in far away places.

“For five years, young Emmanuel Jal fought as a child soldier in the Sudan. Rescued by an aid worker, he's become an international hip-hop star and an activist for kids in war zones. In words and lyrics, he tells the story of his amazing life.”


His story will also put you in awe of people like Emma McCune , an aid worker who volunteered to go to the Sudan and is credited with personally saving more than 150 children there during the war.

Check out Emmanual Jal's story, his poetry, and his music at Emmanual Jal on TEDTalks (see also on iTunes). 

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