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Immigration Ain't Easy Ep. 3: Simba Rusita (Burundi) Awaits Asylum Interview
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Simba Rusita grew up in Burundi and survived numerous coup d'états. After receiving a his bachelor degree from The University of London South Bank University, he went back to Burundi to try and help to economically develop his native land. However, after the last coup attempt, he finally fled for his life and came to the United States for refuge. He is separated from his family while awaiting his asylum interview (already waiting over a year and it is uncertain when the interview will come).
Simba has over 20 years of experience working with Businesses and NGO’s in five different countries on three different continents. He is currently on the Board of Directors for the Iskashitaa Refugee Network. Iskashitaa creates opportunities to integrate United Nations refugees into the Southern Arizona community while educating the public, strengthening the local food system, reducing local food waste, and increasing food security.
For more information about Iskashitaa or if you want to make contribution go here: https://www.iskashitaa.org/about-us
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