My name is Christopher Nhail, a South Sudan boy. I grew up as a poor boy from an extremely humble family. I have seen bad days, or probably worse.

I am still struggling to hustle my way into my dream life. I have committed a few mistakes here and there. But despite the odds, I have never lost direction because I want to be a better person than I was yesterday. That in my view, is the only way to grow.

 I am asking my fellow youth to beat the odds and work hard. What is happening in our country is an experience that must teach all of us to stick together and push ourselves forward, not pulling ourselves down from the ladder of success.