Not all Southern Sudanese evacuated to Uganda or Ethiopia during the civil war. A few remained behind, often migrating away from the now mine-filled farm lands toward the cities looking for work. Tonny’s parents lived in the capital city of Southern Sudan, Juba, but died a few years after Tonny was born. He was moved from place to place until Mama Susan’s relatives in Juba heard his story and brought him to Mama Susan’s attention. She accepted him to live at the home in Kampala in 2008.
When Tonny first came to live with Mama Susan he was very shy, but has become a bit of a gang leader among the neighborhood children. He loves to color and draw, and is always hesitant to send his masterpieces off to his sponsor, unsure if they will appreciate the genius of his detailed works. He works diligently at his jobs at the home, which include washing shoes, and is doing well in his first year of nursery school.
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