When Alex was seven, he had to flee his home to save his life. Sudan was involved in a civil war and militia-men stormed and destroyed his village. He became separated from his parents, and with other orphaned boys, traveled hundreds of miles on foot to safety in a refugee camp in Ethiopia. Over the next dozen years, he and the other refugees were relocated time and again.
In 2001, he came to the United States and settled in Vermont. Alex now lives in Colchester and works as a caregiver for The Visiting Nurses Association. He volunteers his time sharing his story with schools and community organizations across the country.
Alex speaks to the group.
Showing where he lived in Sudan.
Charlie with Alex. Charlie and his family are friends of Alex and his wife, Victoria, and are involved with the Sudanese community in Vermont.
