“A Powerful Identity” By An Anonymous 21 year old

It is a struggle to explain to myself, let alone others, how I feel about Sudan. I grew up away from Sudan my entire life, so it is strange to call it my home. Yet, I have no place else that is truly home. My legal status in any other country is only temporary, and Sudan is not a place I can return to right now. 

I think being part of the Diaspora is a powerful identity; there’s so much you can do in the hopes of taking what you learn back home one day, and that’s what I want to do. I try to make my intentions and actions inclusive and considerate of the current and future Sudan. I wish I could help my people right now. Yet, in a way I think that I am, by being intentional with the plans I can make right now. God-willing, my goals and future achievements are fruitful for my people and me.