Rebecca Deng’s story is one of resilience, hope, and empowerment. From surviving the chaos of war-torn South Sudan to thriving as an author, advocate, and speaker in the United States, Rebecca’s life is a testament to the strength of the human spirit. Through her journey and her work, she shines a light on the power of education, advocacy, and community in transforming lives.

 

Rebecca came to the United States as a former Lost Girl of Sudan after living for eight years in Kakuma Refugee Camp in northern Kenya.

 

The violence she experienced as a child during the Second Sudanese Civil War (1983–2005) has given her a deep empathy for children and young adults who face similar situations today. She was naturalized as a U.S. citizen in 2006. 

 

In 2011, she led a team of sixty-five Referendum workers to administer the Out of the Country Voting Center for the South Sudanese Independence Referendum.  She is the author of the book called What They Meant For Evil and contributed to a book called Voices of Lament. 

 

Rebecca is a mother, and She loves travel, hiking, good conversation, and international cuisine. She speaks Dinka, English, Arabic, Swahili, and Thai.