Georges Budagu is originally from the Southern Kivu Province of Democratic Republic of Congo. He is a Senior Property Manager, a community organizer, husband and father.
Georges was previously interviewed for New Mainers Speak on October 5, 2014 about his memoir called Ladder to the Moon. He came back in May of 2015 to talk about "culture shock" among immigrants. Today he addressed the resources available to immigrants in Maine. Georges underscores the value of immigrants learning English and explained, "Language is the key to understanding and understanding is the key to life." He also speaks to the feelings of fear running throughout the immigrant community since the election of Donald Trump. He shares insights and some helpful resources (hot linked below):
Avesta Housing
Portland Housing Authority
South Portland Housing Authority
Westbrook Housing Authority
Catholic Charities of Maine
ACLU Maine
Music: "Do Something" by Matthew West
Georges was previously interviewed for New Mainers Speak on October 5, 2014 about his memoir called Ladder to the Moon. He came back in May of 2015 to talk about "culture shock" among immigrants. Today he addressed the resources available to immigrants in Maine. Georges underscores the value of immigrants learning English and explained, "Language is the key to understanding and understanding is the key to life." He also speaks to the feelings of fear running throughout the immigrant community since the election of Donald Trump. He shares insights and some helpful resources (hot linked below):
Avesta Housing
Portland Housing Authority
South Portland Housing Authority
Westbrook Housing Authority
Catholic Charities of Maine
ACLU Maine
Music: "Do Something" by Matthew West
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