Salam!
Hello, My name is David and I
live in Southern Sudan.
I love Sudan but I am worried because it
is changing right before my eyes!
The lush land that used to be around my
home is now a harsh desert and it is getting
bigger with every season that passes.
My village is small and poor and we
depend on the land for food.
With the desert growing, we must look for
new land to grow our crops on.
The new land is cultivated because it is
rich in nutrients.
The trees are cut down so that they can
be used for firewood and building materials.
We also have cattle to feed.
They eat so much that we are constantly
moving them to land that has enough grass for
every cattle.
My parents say that after a couple of seasons
the grass will be gone and the soil will be dry
and un-farmable like a desert.
We must then look for new farmland.
Why is my home changing, is it my fault?
ma-salama,
go with peace,
David
