Welcome!
What fears did the Turkana have when the Dinka first Arrived?
That the Dinka would take or grab their land.
This is the percentage of water in your body
70 percent
Why was Kakuma located where it was?
Large space of "idle" land
Describe a character trait of John
determined, resilient, brave, strong
How many people lived in Kakuma in 2018?
185,000
Who is responsible to fetch the water?
The women
How did the refugees change the landscape of Kakuma?
They planted trees.
Most of the girls experienced this upon arrival at the refugee camps.
to be placed with a family.
1,200 boys, feeding them all, making sure the sick boys received care and medicine and church services
What was the biggest challenge for the refugees to overcome?
Communication or understanding the language
Name activities that require water use in the camp
cooking, washing, drinking, watering the garden and care of livestock
True or false. Kakuma now has shops and restaurants.
true
As the oldest child in Yar's family, Martha was expected to do this, often many times a day.
Wade into the river, get water and carry it back to the camp.
During his years on the run, what did John miss?
The Dinka initiation ceremony into manhood.
Name places/businesses now seen in Kakuma
schools, hair salons, film studios, airports, shops
In what region of Kenya is Kakuma located?
The Northwestern part of the country
School fees
Dinka girls were not encouraged to pursue this.
An education
Why is John's educational achievement so impressive?
He took high school exams in a third language.
List at least two nationalities of refugees that now live in Kakuma
Ethiopians, Burundians, Sudanese, Rwandans, Somali
What is an underground water source called?
an aquifer
Describe the symbiotic (mutually beneficial) relationship between the refugees and Turkana.
Refugees have a safe place to stay.
Turkana receive some of the UN food supply by doing chores for the refugees.
Why was Martha motivated to work hard?
"Anything could happen in Sudan and in the future I might be able to return. It would be good to have strong educated women with equality when Southern Sudan was rebuilt
What life lesson can you learn from Lost Boy, Lost Girl
Feel Choice response.