After surviving the civil war and refugee camps in Sudan, Samuel Garang Akau, moved to the U.S. to start a scholarship fund for kids in refugee camps in Kenya. Author Dave Eggers nominates Samuel for his incredible fortitude and intense desire to improve the lives of his countrymen.
Dave Eggers | Jan/Feb 2010 issue
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