THE PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY OF THE LOST GENERATION OF SUDAN

About the Book

The purpose of this study was to examine the situation of the lost girls and boys of Sudan and to identify the effects of civil war in the country. The effects of war in the country left most Sudanese traumatized in refugee camps, while a few managed to relocate to the United States and settle in South Dakota. Through this study, some of the lived experiences of several lost girls and boys who have suffered psychologically and socially as a result of being exposed to civil war and being forced to relocate to the United States have been identified. The degree to which these Sudanese immigrants’ current lives in the U.S. are affected by what they witnessed and experienced, as well as the extent to which their treatment was helpful in restoring their mental health, was also examined. Information from the interviews showed that each of the experiences of these young men and women were unique and that each immigrant coped with their experiences differently. One conclusion drawn from the study was that a majority of the support for these new immigrants should be given to those individuals who are 18 or older when they arrive.

About the Author

Dr. ELIAS RINALDO GAMBORIKO, AJ. PH.D, Ed. D. EDUCATION Doctor of Psychology (Ed .D in Pastoral Community Counseling Psychology Major) December 2012 Argosy University- Phoenix, AZ. USA Doctor of Philosophy and Theology: Ph.D. in Philosophy & Theology November 2007 Aberdeen University- Idaho USA Master of Arts in Christian Spirituality and Counseling Psychology June 2006 Creighton Jesuit University-Omaha-Nebraska, USA Bachelor of Arts in Theology and Philosophy May 1999 Pontifical Urbaniana University Rome-Italy Diploma in Theology: Upper Second Class Honor. May 1992-1999 Apostles of Jesus Theologicum - Langata – Nairobi - Kenya - Africa Diploma in Philosophy & Religious Studies: Upper Second Class Honor. May 1990-1992 Apostles of Jesus Philosophicum- Langata – Nairobi - Kenya – Africa LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS A certified Chaplain / Certified by the National Association of Catholic Chaplains. Ordained to priesthood in Tombura-Yambio Catholic Diocese South Sudan. June 20th,1999/Bishop Joseph Gasi Abangite. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Assistant Professor-Chung-Jen College -Taiwan-China 2014. Assistant Pastor and Chaplain-Catholic Diocese of Alexandria Louisiana. 2013-2014. Pastor St.Josephine Bakhita Parish- Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls. 204-2013 Assistant Pastor Catholic Diocese of Rumbek / Catholic Diocese of Rumbek South Sudan / Kakuma Refugees Camp Kenya Africa. Rector & Teacher (2000 – 2003) Rector- Catholic Diocese of Rumbek / St. Josephine Formation center / minor Seminary /Catholic Diocese of Rumbek-South Sudan ( Kitale-Kenya). 1999 - 2004. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (or “SPECIAL TRAINING”) CPE Training. Association for Clinical Pastoral Education 2004. A certified Chaplain: Certified by The National Association of Catholic Chaplains (USA) in 2006 and renewed in 2011. Hobby: Playing Soccer, Jogging, and workout in gymnasium, biking, reading books, research and writing books. Books Written: - The Psychological Effects of Multiple Roles in Priesthood and Religious life 2011 - Psychological Trauma and Ptsd / Soldiers (Child). 2010 - The Funny Risen Jesus. Elias Christology Now! 2011/2012 - The phenomenological study of the lost generation of the Sudan. 2012