Summary

Dr. Yohanis Riek shares his transformative journey from a child soldier to a doctor and social entrepreneur in South Sudan, highlighting how personal experiences of loss and resilience shaped his mission to improve community health through his nonprofit, Yo' Care South Sudan. His organization focuses on infectious disease control, vaccination, and community empowerment, training local people to become healthcare providers and take charge of their own health needs. Despite facing significant challenges, including abrupt funding cuts and ongoing national crises, Riek remains committed to building a stable, healthy society and believes in South Sudan's potential for positive transformation.