John Dau

Also known as Dhieu-Deng Leek, John Dau is one of the original Lost Boys of Sudan, featured in the 2006 award-winning documentary God Grew Tired of Us. He has gone on to become a human rights activist for the people of Sudan, founding the John Dau Foundation, which aims to transform healthcare in South Sudan. His work has earned him the respect of his homeland and many awards, including a National Geographic Emerging Explorers Award. Today, Dau lives with his family in Syracuse, New York.