Edward Laboke is an educator, translator and cultural broker, originally from South Sudan. He moved here with his family in 2001 after being refugees in Egypt for more than a year. He is now a leader in Portland and came on the show to highlight all that is happening to celebrate World Refugee Day in Maine this year. All are invited to a free kick-off event in Deering Oaks Park from 3 - 6 PM on Saturday, June 13th.
FMI-: World Refugee Day Festival-
June 13-20, 2015 (click here)
World Refugee Day is an internationally recognized day, established by the UN General Assembly in 2001 to raise awareness about the troubling situations for 10.5 million people around the globe who have fled their homes to avoid war and persecution. It is a day to remember their struggles and to celebrate the courage of the people who have endured such hardships.
Music: Bedo i Camp - Aguma (Luo Song)
FMI-: World Refugee Day Festival-
June 13-20, 2015 (click here)
World Refugee Day is an internationally recognized day, established by the UN General Assembly in 2001 to raise awareness about the troubling situations for 10.5 million people around the globe who have fled their homes to avoid war and persecution. It is a day to remember their struggles and to celebrate the courage of the people who have endured such hardships.
Music: Bedo i Camp - Aguma (Luo Song)
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