As a child, I didn't know what they mean by 'to die.' So I grew up in a place where people used to die all the time, but a child is not allowed to see a dead body. When you ask, 'Where is so-and so?' you're told, 'He's gone to another world where we all go to live in the future.' Emmanuel Jal allowbodychild share on social
Any child soldier has to go through a lot of love, care and understanding to become normal. Emmanuel Jal carechildlot Change image and share on social
Young people are so brave when they go to fight. Emmanuel Jal bravefightpeople Change image and share on social
When you see a Sudanese walking on the street, there is a story. Emmanuel Jal storystreetsudanese Change image and share on social
A cold heart is my protection mechanism. I don't really feel anything for anyone. Emmanuel Jal coldfeelheart Change image and share on social
War destroys people's souls. Most people focus on physical injuries, but the invisible injuries can take a lifetime to heal and affects the lives of generations to come. Emmanuel Jal affectdestroyfocus Change image and share on social
I'm kind of weird - I don't get excited. Sometimes I fake that I'm excited just to make people happy. Emmanuel Jal excitefakehappy Change image and share on social
When I listen to hip-hop, it's like no big difference how people sing in my village, 'cause bling would be their cow. Emmanuel Jal bigblingcow Change image and share on social
I was shocked when I came to New Orleans. I never knew there were beggars on the streets here. I didn't know that there were poor people. I thought this was Heaven, you know? Emmanuel Jal beggarheavenknow Change image and share on social
In Africa, you know, if you're poor, at least you can go to the forest and share some mangoes with the gorillas and monkey. Emmanuel Jal africaforestgorilla Change image and share on social