There are over 300 tribes in Sudan with different languages and cultures. Tribes sometimes fight with each other due to lack of understanding and easy access to guns. The Church in Sudan encourages communication between tribes to resolve disputes peacefully instead of violence. Understanding each other can reduce racism and conflict, allowing people to cooperate instead of fighting and build peace for all.

1. www.salisbury.anglican.org/sudan www.Saled.org Skin Deep In Sudan A Problem of Understanding.

2. www.salisbury.anglican.org/sudan www.Saled.org Introduction a few facts. People in Sudan live in groups called tribes. There are many different tribes. Tribes work a bit like families. Some tribes have 30 thousand members. Many tribes have their own language. There are more than 300 tribes in Sudan. Just like families tribes can argue and fight. Click Now

3. www.salisbury.anglican.org/sudan www.Saled.org A Few More Facts A person who hates somebody because of the colour of their skin or where they come from is called racist. Being racist is a very bad thing. Sudanese Tribes Dinka, Fur, Bari, Zande, Murle, Nuba, Nuer, Luo, Beja, Ababada, Fulbe, Masalit, Halfaween, Mahas, Azande, Mundari, Baggara, Zaghawa, Shokrya, Hasania,

4. www.salisbury.anglican.org/sudan www.Saled.org The Problem Sudan has very few policemen. Arguments are often settled with guns. Tribes defend themselves first. This brings distrust of other tribes. Guns are easy to get.

5. www.salisbury.anglican.org/sudan www.Saled.org More Problems Fighting tribes destroys more than just trust. This was a family home.

6. www.salisbury.anglican.org/sudan www.Saled.org The Solution The Church in Sudan gets people to talk about their problems. Talking is better than fighting.

7. www.salisbury.anglican.org/sudan www.Saled.org What This All Means Understanding each other helps peace . It removes racism. Peace is good for everyone. Instead of fighting each other, people can work together peacefully. God Likes that.

8. www.salisbury.anglican.org/sudan www.Saled.org Everyone Together. In Britain there are many people who are different. Some may not be British and might have trouble talking in English. This can be a real challenge to understanding. How do we answer a challenge like this.

9. www.salisbury.anglican.org/sudan www.Saled.org Discussion Time. Why is talking better than fighting. Why do some people look different. Does God want us to love people who are different to us. Is the Church in Sudan doing a good thing. How do we treat people that are different from us. Click Now

10. www.salisbury.anglican.org/sudan www.Saled.org A Last Fact. You could start by making friends.

11. www.salisbury.anglican.org/sudan www.Saled.org Thanks for Watching