Planting Roots in Bentiu
In Bentiu, South Sudan, UN peacekeeper Sun Shuaitao paused amid his shifts to plant a sapling at the Pakistani engineering unit’s compound. For him, the simple act was more than an environmental gesture—it was a living promise of peace in a country rebuilding after conflict.
A Symbol on the Home Front
Back home, Sun Shuaitao tends to memories of that tree. “Every time I think of its green shoots,” he says, “I see the potential for reconciliation and growth.” The sapling’s journey mirrors South Sudan’s own search for stability.
From Sapling to Spotlight
The sapling’s story takes center stage in the documentary Blue Helmets, No Borders, which explores the human side of global peacekeeping missions. Set to premiere on September 16, the film highlights how small acts can have big ripple effects in fragile regions.
Sun Shuaitao’s peace tree reminds us that lasting impact often starts with a single seed—and that hope can flourish even in the toughest conditions.
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