Mukusi’s Story

I am from Congo, Africa.

I am 60 years old.

The soldiers came to my town. It was not safe for me anymore. I had to escape to Zambia.

I was in a refugee camp there with my four sons for 16 years.

When I left to come to America, only three of my sons were allowed to come with me. My oldest had turned 18 while we waited and his paperwork was incorrect.

He waits still in the refugee camp.

I speak Swahili and a little French and a little English.

I have lived in America for six years.