X-Change from GOAL NextGen explores themes of global citizenship in a changing world. In this season, host Katja Mia chats with young artists, activists and changemakers on the theme of ‘belonging’. Through a series of curated questions, we will explore the food, art, stories, culture, and the challenges facing the places they call home.

This episode's guest is Nhial Deng. Nhial was born in Ethiopia, where his father had settled after fleeing the first Sudanese civil war. When Nhial was 11, his West Ethiopian village was attacked, and he had to flee to a refugee camp in Kenya that would become his home for over a decade. Now living in Canada, Nhial is a storyteller, youth advocate, and community activist. Nhial’s work focuses on ensuring that young people in displacement contexts and conflict-affected areas have access to education.

Items Discussed In This Episode:

Forced to Sin by Emmanuel Jal

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-vjGPY0gI8

More About Nhial's Work

https://www.chegg.org/global-student-prize-2023-winner