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Amjambo Africa! (August 2019)

Kathreen Harrison

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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Items From the Collection at USM Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in Amjambo Africa! by an authorized administrator of USM Digital Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. AUGUST, 2019 | VOL.2 / NO.5

MAINE CELEBRATES WORLD REFUGEE DAY IN STYLE

Governor Mills with Djibouti refugees Araksan Egueh & Hassan Guedi at the first-ever Blaine Girls stepping at Southern Maine's World Refugee Day celebration at Westbrook Middle School on House celebration of World Refugee Day on June 23. Photo | Afshin Mahmoodi June 22. Photo | Laura deDoes See page10/11 NEXT STEPS FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS AS DEADLINE LOOMS by Kathreen Harrison In !is Issue... Portland has had a tradition of receiving and welcoming asylum seekers, but we’ve never had this situation before, with so many people arriving at once. I am proud of the City Council, city staff, other Welcome Feast...... Page 8 cities in the greater Portland area and all the non-profits that have responded so swily in order to My Life as a Refugee ...... Page 11 support our new neighbors — as well as the Governor for extending her support. – Pious Ali by Veronica Kaluta Wedding of Irene Yao HOUSING & Romeo Adji...... Page 13 With an August 15 move-out deadline looming due to prior contractual obligations at the Expo Building, and an affordable housing crisis that has been intensifying for years throughout Maine, Portland city and community leaders have drawn together a strong coalition to lo- In Every Issue... cate housing for the asylum seekers who began arriving in Maine on June 9. It’s “all hands on H.O.M.E. deck” as the deadline nears. Poem by Kifah Abdulla ...... Page 7 Kristina Egan, Executive Director of e Greater Portland Council of Governments (GPCOG), convened the coalition, which includes immigrant leaders, faith organizations, Translations representatives from the City of Portland, Council on International Educational Exchange French ...... Page 4/7 (CIEE), Maine Housing, Avesta Housing, and the Compassionate Housing Initiative in Claude Rwaganje, of Prosperity Maine, discusses housing at meeting Swahili...... Page 5/7 Yarmouth. Ms. Egan said her staff has pushed other projects aside to focus on this high-profile, convened by GPCOG Photo | Tom Bell Somali ...... Page 6/7 public emergency. Kinyarwanda...... Page 14/16 “We’ve been happy to do that,” she said. e group has launched “Host Homes,” one important arm of an overall housing plan that also includes moving some of Portuguese...... Page15/16 the approximately 70 families into rental units in the next few weeks, as well as aer seasonal housing stock traditionally opens up at the end of the summer season. Columns - Dr. Amhed ...... Page 9 Host Homes has begun to match asylum seekers with host families to provide short-term housing for some families. Immigrant leaders involved in craing Host Claudia Jakubowski ...... Page 17 Homes include Pious Ali, Deqa Dhalac, Papy Bongibo, Mufalo Chitam, Claude Rwaganje, Micky Bondo, Nsiona Nguizani, Baba Ly, and Claudette Ndayininahaze. Emily Erickson ...... Page 17 “Weare seeing significant movement on the volunteer hosting front,”said Chris Hall, Director of Regional Initiatives and General Counsel of GPCOG. “As of July 25, 36 host families had been screened by CIEE, and immigrant leaders had begun meeting with these families to begin the matching process. “GPCOG’s job is to keep the pipeline moving,” he said. His office is developing a list that they hope will be sufficient to meet both current and future needs. Because of the housing shortage in Portland, some families of asylum seekers are being offered housing outside of the Portland area. Some asylum seekers at the Expo m have expressed anxiety about living outside of Greater Portland, without easy access to transportation, immigration lawyers, or friends and familiar services. Despite their anxiety, they understand that housing is limited, and that Portland does not have enough affordable housing for all of them to live in apartments in the city right Continued on page 2 & 3

Coﬀee by Design co-founders Alan Spear and Mary Allen Linde- Proﬁle: Hannah DeAngelis, Program Director, Catholic Emilie and Celeste at the Welcome Feast Story page 8 mann at the 25th anniversary "Harvest" celebration on June 30. Charities Refugee and Immigration Services. Story page 19 Photo | Sarah Beard Buckley Story page 13 2 amjambo africa! amjambo africa!

Ladder to the Moon Network PO BOX 10379, Portland ME 04104 Tel: 207-553-2525 | Fax : 207-553-2526

Publisher Georges Budagu Makoko [email protected]

Managing Editor Kathreen (Kit) Harrison [email protected]

Graphic Designer Warner Graphics

Translators Nathalie Gorey Pastor Maurice Namwira Jean Damascène Hakuzimana Yusuf Muse Yusuf Elisabeth Yala

Copy Editor Claudette Ndayininahaze, a cultural broker and co-founder of In Her Presence, and Carla Hunt, of the Compassionate Stephanie Harp Housing Initiative. Photo | Tom Bell Poetry Editor away. Mr. Hall said, “If families who initially leave Portland wish to return, they should feel secure in knowing that their friends and service providers will not forget them. ey will still be there.” Volunteers have stepped in to help the families get established in differ- Gary Lawless ent towns and cities, and some community members who cannot host have offered transportation and other help. Cultural trainings have begun to help local residents and newcomers get to know each other. Asylum seekers who have already moved to Brunswick told Sponsors immigrant leaders they love their new situation. ey say they are sleeping well, and that it feels great to be in a house. Ms. Ndayininahaze, a cultural broker and co-founder of In Her Presence, said that cultural orientations are key for those families that cPort Credit Union move into areas without an established African community. In Her Presence, Catholic Charities, Greater Portland Family Promise, Lee Auto and the City of Portland have already begun leading orientations to help mitigate fear of the unknown on the part of both immigrants and their hosting communities and families. Ms. Ndayininahaze emphasized that small-group orientations work best. e plan is to “fol- Supporters low the families as they move into the community to continue cross-cultural support, to involve schools and neighborhoods, in order to build relationships and trust. Resources is one thing, but the social component is crucial,” she said. Carolyn Graney, program coor- Coffee by Design dinator of Hope Acts, encouraged towns welcoming African newcomers to set up a community center staffed by volunteers, where Law Offices of Joe Bornstein newcomers can gather, immigration lawyers can meet with clients, cultural trainings can take place, and people can build community. MEMIC According to Ms. Ndayininahaze, cultural trainings should include a focus on food preparation. ose staying in host homes will want to know specifics of whether the kitchen is available to them all day, or at certain times only, and when they should cook dishes that may Northern Light Mercy Hospital take many hours on the stovetop. ose living at a distance from stores that sell ingredients used in African dishes will need help get- ting to those stores on a regular basis. In Portland, those stores include Save a Lot on St. John Street; Moriah Store on Cumberland Av- Amjambo Africa! welcomes letters to the editor, notices of enue; Hannaford on Forest Avenue; and L’Africana Market on Brighton Avenue (which offers delivery service). Lewiston has a wide local events, photographs, and suggestions for future stories. range of stores on Lisbon Street. Contributions are published at the discretion To learn more about becoming a host family, visit: https://www.host-homes.com of the editor and as space allows. If someone has a rental unit(s) or a property, please contact the City of Portland’s Social Services Division 207-775-7911. Email: [email protected] Visit our website: amjamboafrica.com ENGLISH CLASSES e first formal English classes for the adult asylum seekers staying in the Expo Building took place July 22. Organized by a year-old All contents copyright 2018. All rights reserved. English as a Second Language (ESOL) collaborative convened by Julia Trujillo of the City of Portland’s Office of Economic Oppor- Printed in Maine. tunity, the month-long program is a team effort. Members of the organizing team are Hope Acts, Portland Adult Education, Learning Works, the YMCA of Southern Maine, In Her Presence, Salvation Army, the Children’s Museum of Portland – all organizations that m teach English, along with their other programs. Carolyn Graney of Hope Acts, Claudette Ndayininahaze of In Her Presence, Valerie e views expressed by contributors belong solely DeVuyst of Westbrook Adult Education (formerly of Portland Adult Education), and Julia Trujillo were all on site July 22 to make sure to the author, and do not necessarily reflect those the program was properly launched. e program is designed to give the asylum seekers a boost as they prepare to move out of the Expo and into Maine communities. e of Ladder to the Moon Network. collaborative organized the class location, the schedule, volunteer teachers, childcare, and a curriculum. When they issued a call for volunteer teachers, they very quickly received dozens of responses. Sixty volunteer teachers have now been trained in the curriculum the collaborative agreed was the best one to use. Volunteer interpreters in French, Portuguese, and Lingala are on board to help as well. Each class is led by a three-member team that includes experienced English teachers and an interpreter, and each class will meet twice MMMMMM a week for two hours per ses- sion. e focus is on oral Ladder to the Moon Network communication, and the program will continue for gratefully acknowledges the gen- four weeks. Childcare has erous contributions of the follow- been organized on site at ing foundations to our work: King Middle School by the Children’s Museum of Rines ompson Fund of the Maine. Volunteers from the Maine Community Foundation, United Way list are helping as well. Broad Reach Fund of the Maine Older children who are Community Foundation, Maine staying at the Expo have Initiatives, and People of Color been attending the district’s summer programming, Fund of the Maine Community which began July 8.Between Foundation. June 24 and July 3, the Mul- tilingual Center’s intake LLLLLL team of the Portland Public School registered 65 children in Grades K-12.

m LEGAL INFORMATION An initiative of Ladder to the Moon Network One of the biggest challenges for the newcomers will be fac- Pious Ali, Portland City Councilor Photo | Tom Bell ing immigration court. Asked amjamboafrica.com 3 to weigh in with advice, Julia Brown, Esq., Advocacy and Outreach Attorney PROTECTING THE at the Immigrant Legal Advocacy Proj- VULNERABLE/CULTURE ect (ILAP), said, “People seeking asylum should only have an immigration by Georges Budagu Makoko attorney help with their asylum case. Even in urgent times, when many people struggle to meet their e Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project basic needs, most African cultures dictate that the efforts of the is providing legal information and re- collective must be focused on protecting the most vulnerable sources to newly arrived families.” people within the community – children, elders, and those who are suffering from illness. When disaster hits a neighboring vil- From ILAP lage, causing people to flee, villagers immediately mobilize to provide support and comfort for the victims. It is very com- e Governor of Maine announced a mon in African communities to welcome complete strangers new rule about General Assistance into one’s home, and to feed and care for them throughout (GA) on July 18, 2019. GA is a pro- their recovery process. gram in every Maine town that helps Papy Bongibo, President of the Congolese Community of people who don't have enough money Maine, expressed the gratitude he feels to the Maine commu- to pay their necessary expenses. GA nity at large for its response to the sudden arrival of close to gives vouchers (not cash) to pay for 300 asylum seekers in Portland. ese newcomers’ medical housing, food, and other basic needs. needs have been addressed, and they have received three meals is new rule means that you are eli- each day since they arrived, thanks to the response of the City gible for GA if you have: of Portland, Maine Emergency Management Agency, the • a Notice to Appear (NTA) from im- CDC, Preble Street, and Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition. migration officials saying you will need Carolyn Graney of Hope Acts; Julia Trujillo of Office of Economic Opportunity, City of ousands of volunteers throughout Maine have donated time to go to immigration court, Portland; Claudette Ndayininahaze of In Her Presence Photo | Tom Bell and resources to lend a helping hand. Mr. Bongibo said that • AND are planning to apply for asylum. this incredible response has reminded him of lessons he was Bring a copy of your NTA with you to the taught while growing up in DR Congo about how one should GA office. If you have already completed a treat others. Mainers and Africans seem to share the ethic of change-of-address form or have received a caring for the needy. hearing notice, bring copies of those, too, Yet Maine’s immigrant community is experiencing a kind of if you have them. culture shock, according to Claude Rwaganje, Executive Di- • If you have an NTA, you do NOT need rector of Prosperity Maine. In Africa, he said, many people to file your asylum application to get GA oen shared one small house, living together for extended pe- benefits. riods of time without major consequences. But here in Maine, Filing a rushed application for asylum housing regulations prevent immigrants from welcoming those can hurt your immigration case. You have in need into their homes. Many immigrants are renters, and one year aer arriving in the United States not yet homeowners. ey tend to have large families but their to apply for asylum. Even if you have filled leases limit the number of people who can stay in one apart- out an asylum application, if you have an ment. Mr. Rwaganje also said that many immigrants in Maine NTA, you do NOT need to send it to the cannot afford to support others. Not being able to invite the immigration court to get GA. asylum seekers into their homes is difficult for Maine’s immi- Since this rule is so new, it is possible grant community. that you may hear something different In recent decades, Africa has seen continuing conflicts that from the GA office. If you have shown have devastated many countries. e United Nations High them the papers listed here and are denied Kristina Egan, Executive Director of e Greater Portland Council of Governments . Commission on Refugees estimates that there are 6.6 million GA, please call Maine Equal Justice at 207- Photo | Tom Bell refugees in Sub-Saharan Africa, and that at least one person is 626-7058. Maine Equal Justice is a non- forcibly displaced from their home every two seconds as a re- profit organization and not a part of the government. sult of conflict or persecution. e asylum seekers who have If you are planning to apply for asylum but do not have an nous recevons plus d’information du gouvernement de Maine. reached Portland aer long, arduous journeys, and are now NTA, we will provide further information about what to do temporarily housed at the Portland Expo Building, are just a when we receive more information from Maine’s government. Se você estiver planejando solicitar asilo, mas não tiver um very small portion of the refugee and asylum-seeking popula- NTA, forneceremos mais informações quando tivermos mais tion that is moving across the African continent and elsewhere informações do governo do Maine. in search of safe places to live. NOUVELLE RÈGLE D’ASSISTANCE GÉNÉRALE POUR CEUX QUI ONT UNE CONVOCATION INTITULÉE “NOTICE TO APPEAR” ET QUI VONT DEMANDER FREE CLOTHING CLOSETS D’ASILE- Juillet 2019 Le 18 juillet le gouverneur de Maine a annoncé une nouvelle Places to go to (nd gently used clothing règle d’assistance générale (GA). GA est un programme dans St. Luke’s Cathedral (St Elizabeth’s pantry) chaque ville dans le Maine qui aide ceux qui n’ont assez d’argent Tuesdays, 9:30 AM -11:00 AM • 143 State Street, Portland • de payer leurs dépenses nécessaires. GA vous donne les bons (pas Use Park Street Entrance • (207) 772-5434 d’argent) de payer le logement, la nourriture et les autres besoins nécessaires. Salvation Army — Tuesdays, ursdays & Fridays • 297 Cum- berland Ave., Portland • (207) 774-6304 Cette nouvelle règle veut dire que vous êtes éligible pour GA si State Street Church vous avez: Wednesdays 9:00 AM -11:00 AM • Closed on the 1st Wed. of • Une convocation intitulée “Notice to Appear” (NTA) d’im- each month • 159 State Street, Portland • (207) 773-8876 migration qui dit qu’il faut comparaître dans une cour d’immigration. St. Vincent’s Cathedral — Fridays, 11:00 AM -12:00 PM • • ET vous avez l’intention de demander d’asile Guild Hall – 307 Congress Street, Portland • (207) 772-1113 Apportez une copie de votre NTA avec vous au bureau de GA. Si vous avez déjà rempli le formulaire pour changer votre adresse Preble Street Resource Center Clothing Closet ou vous avez reçu un avertissement d’une audition, apportez ces Monday and Friday aernoons • (207) 775-0026 • Call to get copies si vous les avez. your name on the list and let them know what Si vous avez un NTA, vous n’avez pas besoin de déposer votre •St. Elizabeth's needs big cook pots/pasta pots, deodor- items you need. ant, and dental care products. demande d’asile de recevoir les bienfaits de GA. White Memorial Seventh-day Ad- •Weare also collecting gently used backpacks to give out ventist Church next fall and winter as a part of a partner project with the En déposant une demande d’asile à la hâte, vous pouvez faire mal Mondays, 4:00 PM – 6:00 Falmouth Schools. Spiral notebooks, highlighters, col- à votre cas d’immigration. Vous avez une année après votre ar- PM • 97 Allen Ave., Port- ored pencils, ball point pens, glue sticks, pencil pouches rivée aux États-Unis de demander d’asile. Même si vous avez rem- land (207) 797-4414 pli le formulaire de faire votre demande, si vous n’avez pas un are all in need for this back to school project. Please put NTA, il ne faut pas l’envoyer à la cour d’immigration d’obtenir these donations in a separate bag and label with "back- South Portland Clothing Closet Church GA. pack project" of the Nazarene, 1st ursday of the month, Puisque cette règle soit nouvelle, il est possible que vous en- •Organizing and labeling donations by category and con- 7:30AM – 1:00 PM • 525 Highland Ave, (207) 767-2127 • tendiez les choses différentes du bureau de GA. Si vous leur don- tents really helps the volunteer staff. Landry Village Community Center — 3rd ursday of the nez les papiers notés ici et vous êtes refusé GA, téléphonez à Donation hours: Monday om 9 - 11 am and Tuesday month, 7:30 AM to 11 AM and 3 PM to 5:30 PM • So. Portland. Maine Equal Justice (207-626-7058). Maine Equal Justice est om 8-11 am (on the earlier side of this window allows us une organisation à but non lucratif et nous ne faisons pas partie to get the donations out that same day since we are open to Maine Baby Shop ( In the basement of the Root Cellar) du gouvernement. the public 9-11 am). Access the donation door at the rear of Wednesdays • 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM • 94 Washington Ave. Port- Si vous allez déposer une demande d’asile mais, vous n’avez pas St. Luke's at 134 Park Street, Portland. land, un NTA, nous allons vous donner plus d’information quand 4 amjambo africa! French Translation LE TRAFIC D’ÊTRES HUMAINS 7. Est-ce qu’on vous a menacé ou menacé votre famille? leur nouveau logement, que les familles d’accueil aient bien com- Le trafic d’êtres humains n’est pas un crime nouveau, mais il a été 8. Est-ce qu’on vous a forcé à travailler pour rembourser pris à quoi s’attendre, et que les demandeurs d’asile sachent com- récemment l’objet d’une attention et d’une action toute partic- une dette? ment se comporter en tant qu’invités au sein d’un foyer ulières parmi les services sociaux, les services légaux, les services 9. Si vous avez moins de 18 ans, est-ce que vous avez américain,” a dit Mlle Egan. de police et le public en général. Des victimes et des survivants du dû mendier, vendre des marchandises légales ou prohibées, Heather Dallas, qui a beaucoup travaillé avec plus de 800 de- trafic d’êtres humains sont forcés, tout en subissant une violence avoir des relations sexuelles ou effectuer d’autres formes de mandeurs d’asile à Portland pendant une période de cinq ans, a sexuelle, physique, psychologique et/ou ce que l'on peut appeler de travail en échange d’argent, de nourriture, de logement ou insisté sur le fait que les préparations culturelles seront impor- la torture, à faire une variété de travaux, souvent d'ordre sexuel et d'autres besoins? tantes afin d’assurer la réussite du programme “Maisons d’Ac- domestique, à s’occuper des enfants, à travailler dans des fermes ou SAT souhaite permettre de comprendre ce qu’est le trafic cueil”. Elle a en effet remarqué que les gens, selon leurs origines des restaurants. Tout cela existe dans le Maine. On y trouve aussi d’êtres humains, à quoi il ressemble, et comment les victimes et leurs milieux, ont des habitudes de vie différentes dans leur des travailleurs manuels, dont la plupart sont de récents immi- elles-même peuvent aider. Nos assistants sociaux parlent maison, et que des formations culturelles offrant des exemples grants, exploités par un travail injuste et malmenés par les pra- plusieurs langues et sont disponibles afin de soutenir tous les très concrets peuvent aider les familles respectives à bien s’en- tiques d’immigration. Ils ne perçoivent presque pas de salaire et membres de la communauté du Maine dans sa diversité. tendre en habitant sous le même toit. subissent des conditions de travail dangereuses. N’hésitez pas à nous contacter au 207.775.0026, ext.1334 ou au Mlle Ndayininahaze s’accorde à dire que ces préparations cul- Parce qu’il peut être difficile de comprendre la législation et le 207.415.8554. turelles sont la clé du succès du programme “Maisons d’Accueil”. système politique d’un nouveau pays, les immigrants sont partic- Les associations telles que “In Her Presence”, les Charités ulièrement vulnérables et sujets au trafic d’êtres humains à l’in- LA DEUXIÈME PHASE POUR LES DEMANDEURS Catholiques et la ville de Portland ont déjà commencé à en or- térieur des Etats-Unis. Les immigrants, qu’ils soient demandeurs D’ASILE: UNE FAMILLE D’ACCUEIL ganiser. Mlle Ndayininahaze a précisé que les réunions en petits d’asile ou réfugiés, ne savent parfois pas quels sont leurs droits en Portland a toujours eu pour tradition de recevoir et d’accueillir des groupes sont plus efficaces. L’objectif est de “suivre les familles tant que travailleurs ou auprès de qui demander de l’aide. Ceux demandeurs d’asile, mais n’a jamais eu cette situation avant, avec alors qu’elles s’intègrent dans la communauté en continuant de qui, parmi eux, sont sans papiers ou qui sont entrés aux Etats-Unis tant de gens qui arrivent à la fois. Je suis fier du conseil municipal leur apporter un soutien inter-culturel, en impliquant les écoles avec un visa de travailleur étranger risquent de ne pas demander de de la , ville de Portland, personnel, d’autres villes de la région et de et les quartiers, afin de construire des relations et de la confiance. l’aide par peur de se faire poursuivre en justice ou même d’être ren- tous les organismes à but non lucratif qui ont répondu rapidement Offrir des ressources est une chose, mais la partie sociale est aussi voyés dans leurs pays. Certains immigrants peuvent aussi hésiter à afin de soutenir nos nouveaux voisins et le gouverneur pour son très importante”,a-t-elle dit. Mlle Ndayininahaze a ajouté que les s’exprimer à cause de menaces faites contre leurs familles dans leurs soutien. — Ali Pious cours d’apprentissage de la langue anglaise ont commencé et que pays d’origine ou parce qu’ils craignent de ne plus avoir le droit de 75 personnes se sont déjà inscrites pour les suivre, à compter du travailler aux Etats-Unis. La deuxième phase pour les demandeurs d’asile: une famille d’ac- 19 juillet. Preble Street essaie de répondre aux besoins de tous les survivants cueil Le GPCOG a déjà reçu 115 demandes de personnes souhai- du trafic d’êtres humains et, depuis 2013, nos “Services Anti- La date limite du 15 août approche pour les demandeurs d’asile tant accueillir chez elles des demandeurs d’asile actuellement Trafic” s’efforcent de mettre fin à ce genre d’exploitation dans le arrivés dès le 9 juin dernier pour une part d’entre eux et qui de- logés dans le bâtiment de Portland Expo - et cela même avant Maine. Bien que SAT soit financé par le Département Américain vront alors quitter le bâtiment de Portland Expo à cause de con- que le site de “Maisons d’Accueil” ne soit créé. Certaines de ces du Bureau de Justice pour les Victimes de Crimes, il ne fait pas trats préalablement signés et d’une crise du logement qui demandes sont venues de régions rurales de notre état, mais la partie du gouvernement ou des services de la police. s’intensifie depuis des années dans le Maine. Par conséquent, la plupart viennent de familles habitant dans la région de Portland. SAT s’investit auprès des survivants et de leurs communautés afin ville de Portland ainsi que les différents leaders de la commu- Nsiona Nguizani, le Président de l’Association Angolaise du de leur permettre d’être autonomes pour qu’ils fassent leurs propres nauté se sont réunis dans le but de constituer une coalition solide Maine, a dit que le plus grand défi pour les demandeurs d’asile choix et reprennent le contrôle de leurs vies. Nous offrons, à travers qui aura la tâche de trouver des logements pour ces demandeurs pouvait être “l’isolement, et la peur de l’inconnu”.“C’est en partout l'état, des services de gestions des situations les plus alar- d’asile. tie”,a-t-il ajouté, “la raison pour laquelle la communauté immi- mantes, concernant aussi bien les femmes et les hommes, que les Kristina Egan, Directrice Exécutive du “Greater Portland grante s’efforce d’établir un programme qui pourra un jour personnes transgenres et les enfants entraînés dans tous types de Council of Governments” (GPCOG), a convoqué la coalition. fonctionner dans tout l’état, afin de trouver une solution aux trafic, le trafic sexuel comme le travail forcé. Ceux que nous aidons Mlle Egan a dit que ses assistants avaient laissé de côté d’autres défis sociaux qui se posent et qui concernent particulièrement les ne sont pas seulement des personnes qui ont été victimes de trafic projets pour se concentrer sur cette urgence publique très mé- demandeurs d’asile se trouvant dans un environnement rural.” aux Etats-Unis. En effet, il peut aussi s'agir de personnes ayant été diatisée. En attendant que ce programme soit mis enplace,les leaders de maltraitées dans leur pays natal, poussées alors à fuir et à deman- “Nous sommes contents d’avoir fait cela”, dit-elle. Le groupe la communauté immigrante donneront lapriorité aux familles der l’asile, soit dans le camp de réfugiés où elles se trouvaient, soit vient de lancer “Maisons d’Accueil”, une branche importante qui logent actuellement au Portland Expo, dans la région de au cours de leur migration. d’un plan général consacré au logement, plan qui comprend aussi Portland. Les villages et les villes en dehors de Portland ont SAToffre une approche centrée sur la personne et se base sur une l’installation pendant les prochaines semaines d’une partie des souhaité jouer un rôle dans des solutions à long terme. Le Di- philosophie qui a pour but d’assurer l’accès aux services et le sou- 70 familles dans des appartements loués ou libérés par leurs lo- recteur Municipal de Portland, Jon Jennings, a déclaré que “les tien de cette population, à laquelle nous donnons les informations cataires à la fin de la saison estivale. “Maisons d’Accueil” fera l’ap- villages et les villes du Maine auraient tort de ne pas en profiter nécessaires. Nous aidons les survivants à comprendre ces services pariement entre les demandeurs d’asile et les familles d’accueil pour renforcer leur économie et augmenter leur main d’oeuvre et ces informations, et nous défendons le droit qu’ils ont de faire dans la région de Portland, et offrira également des logements à dans une vision à long terme. Ces familles sont ici légalement, leurs propres choix. Notre objectif est de faciliter la guérison et l’é- court-terme à d’autres familles. elles sont très qualifiées et bien formées, et elles sont prêtes à of- panouissement de toutes les personnes, familles et communautés “Nous prévoyons de lancer notre programme le 19 juillet en frir leur contribution à leur nouvelle communauté.” victimes de ce type de trafic, de permettre également que soit re- commençant avec une seule famille d’accueil, qui nous servira CIEE fera une étude initiale des candidatures déposées par les spectée la justice relative aux individus et au système dans son en- de modèle, afin de nous entraîner à travailler en équipe, avant familles d’accueil potentielles dans le cadre du programme semble de mettre pleinement en place ce programme la semaine “Maisons d’Accueil”.Dans cette étude, il y aura une vérification Nous rencontrons dès le début les immigrants que nous aiderons prochaine“, a dit Tom Bell, Agent d’Information Publique à des casiers judiciaires. CIEE enverra ensuite l’information aux parce que nous voulons nous assurer qu’ils puissent choisir com- GPCOG. leaders de la communauté immigrante, qui feront alors l’ap- ment et quand ils souhaiteront travailler avec nous. Nous offrons Ce plan d’action avait été conçu par un groupe de partenaires pariement entre les familles demandant l’asile et les familles d’ac- les services suivants: locaux tels que des leaders de la communauté immigrante, des cueil qualifiées. • Gestion intensive des dossiers organisations religieuses, des représentants de la ville de Port- Le 18 juillet, Gouverneur Mills a annoncé qu’elle avait assou- • Assistance, concernant les besoins de base comme les land, CIEE, Maine Housing, Avesta Housing, et Carla Hunt, pli les restrictions sur le droit à l’Assistance Générale. Même si traitements médicaux et la prise en charge de la toxicomanie de la “Compassionate Housing Initiative” à Yarmouth. Les lead- ces fonds permettront aux demandeurs d’asile de recevoir des • Traitement pour dépendance aux opiacés ers de la communauté immigrante qui étaient impliqués dans bons d’achat pour payer leur loyer, acheter de la nourriture et • Santé mentale et aide psychologique aux drogués l’élaboration du programme “Maisons d’Accueil” sont Pious Ali, des médicaments, le manque de logements à prix abordables et • Recommandations de refuges et de logements Deqa Dhalac, Papy Bongibo, Mufalo Chitam, Claude Rwaganje, par conséquent le besoin de logements temporaires restent un • Liaisons avec d’autres services, tels que ceux spécialisés dans Micky Bondo, Nsiona Nguizani, Baby Ly et Claudette Ndayin- problème. les soins médicaux ou l’aide juridique inahaze. Ce sont ces personnes qui feront le lien entre les familles “L’argent que l’Assistance Générale dédie à cette cause ne • Assistance pour l'accès aux aides financières publiques d’accueil et leurs invités. change pas la nécessité de trouver des logements temporaires“, a • Recommandations de services civils, juridiques et Tom Bell a ajouté: “Les demandeurs d’asile connaissent déjà les confirmé M. Bell. “Il y a un manque de logements dans la région. d’immigration personnes qui sont en train d’établir cette liaison avec les familles Trouver des toits permanents pour toutes les personnes se trou- • Services qui sont sensibles aux cultures diverses d’accueil. Il s’agit de leaders de la communauté immigrante. Ce vant à Portland Expo prendra du temps. On aura besoin de lo- • Promotion des droits humains par le système de justice sont eux qui serviront alors d’intermédiaires.” gements temporaires afin d’offrir un abri à ces familles, pendant pénale Toutes les personnes impliquées dans le groupe “Maisons d’Ac- que la ville, Avesta Housing et nos autres partenaires trouvent Les questions suivantes peuvent nous aider à confirmer si vous- cueil” ont l’objectif d’assurer le bien-être à la fois des hôtes et de des logements permanents convenables pour les demandeurs même, un membre de votre famille ou un membre de votre com- leurs invités. Quand le site web sera lancé, la semaine prochaine, d’asile.” munauté a vécu une expérience de trafic d’êtres humains: on pourra y trouver le formulaire que devront remplir les Dana Totman, le Président de Avesta Housing, a souligné le 1. Est-ce qu’on vous a pris vos papiers d’identité ou votre familles d’accueil potentielles, ainsi qu’une liste des besoins ex- fait qu’il est difficile de trouver des solutions de logements à long passeport? primés par les demandeurs auxquels les familles d’accueil terme pour nos invités demandeurs d’asile.“ Nous avons déjà 2. Avez-vous pu entrer en contact avec votre famille ou vos retenues répondront, si par exemple leurs futurs invités deman- 2000 personnes sur liste d’attente. S’il était facile de trouver les amis librement? deraient à avoir accès à une cuisine. Des sessions sur les dif- logements dans les villes voisines, nous n’aurions pas 2000 per- 3. Est-ce qu’on vous a forcé à donner à quelqu'un d’autre férences culturelles seront offertes, aussi bien pour les familles sonnes sur notre liste. Cette situation met en lumière la crise du l’argent que vous aviez gagné? d’accueil que pour les demandeurs d’asile. Claudette Ndayini- logement qui existe dans le Maine,” a dit Mr. Totman. Il a aussi 4. Est-ce qu’une autre personne contrôlait où vous habitiez nahaze et Micky Bondo, co-fondateurs de l’organisation “In Her remarqué que “sitôt qu’une loi donne à un demandeur d’asile le ou travailliez? Presence”, ainsi que d’autres leaders de la communauté immi- droit de travailler, celui-ci travaille. Nous constatons que les de- 5. Est-ce qu’on vous a mal informé sur le type de travail que grante, offriront quant à eux leur expertise lors de cette forma- mandeurs d’asile peuvent très rapidement passer d’une situation vous deviez effectuer, votre salaire ou vos horaires de travail? tion inter-culturelle. sans revenu à une situation stable comme employé à plein temps, 6. Est-ce qu’on vous a forcé à travailler durant de longues heures “Nous devons nous assurer que les familles qui quitteront le gagner un revenu, et participer ainsi à l’essor de l’économie lo- sans faire de pauses, ou à travailler alors que vous étiez malade? bâtiment de Portland Expo participent activement au choix de Continured on page 7 amjamboafrica.com 5 swahili Translation

TRAFIKI YA BINADAMU kuuza bidhaa halali au haramu, kufanya ngono, au aina likuwa wamejiandikisha tayari kwa madarasa ifikapo Julai 19 Biashara ya binadamu siyo kosa la jinai mpya, lakini hivi kari- zingine za kazi kwa pesa, chakula, malazi, au mahitaji Baraza Kuu la Serikali la Portland limepokea tayari maombi 115 buni ilisababisha tahadhari umeiweka na hatua kati ya huduma mengine? kutoka kwa watu wanaotaka kuwakaribisha majumbani mwao za jamii, huduma za kisheria, utekelezaji wa sheria, na ATS ipo tayari kusaidia kuelewa biashara ya binadamu ni nini, waombaji wa hifadhi ambao kwa sasa wana hudumiwa katika umma.Human biashara waathirika / waathirika wanalazimika inafanana je, na jinsi wahasiriwa wanaweza kupata usaidizi. Jengo la Portland Expo - na hiyo ilikuwa kabla ya tovuti ya au kulazimishwa - kupitia ngono, kimwili, unyanyasaji wa ki- Wafanyikazi wetu wanao husika na kesi wanaongea lugha nyingi wenyeji wa ma nyumbani bado kuzinduliwa. Baadhi ya maombi saikolojia na / au mateso - kwa kufanya kazi mbalimbali ikiwa ni na wapo tayari kusaidia watu wote wa jamii tofauti ya Maine. hayo yametoka kwenye vijiji vilivyomo katika Jimbo. Nsiona pamoja na biashara ya ngono, huduma za nyumbani, huduma Tafadhali jisikie uhuru kuwasiliana nasi kwa simu namba Nguizani, Msimamizi wa Chama cha waAngola cha Maine, ya watoto, kazi ya kilimo, na kazi mgahawa. haya yote yapo 207.775.0026 ugani 1334 au 207.415.8554. alisema kuwa changamoto kubwa kwa wale wanaotafuta hifadhi katika Maine. Maine pia ni mahali pa wafanya kazi, wengi wao inaweza kuwa "kutengwa, na hofu ya kutokujulikana. Hii ni kwa wahamiaji wa hivi karibuni, wanaonyonywa isivyo sawa kwa ku- FAMILIA YA MWENYEJI sehemu sababu ya kuwa jamii ya wahamiaji inajitahidi kufanya fanyishwa kazi isiyo haki pamoja na matendo ya uhamiaji, wak- Pamoja na tarehe ya Agosti 15 mwisho unaopewa kwa wote kazi ili kuunda mfumo ambao baadaye utafanya kazi katika nchi ilipwa pato ndogo, ao mara wasilipwe, pia wakiwa katika hali ya kuondoka kwa sababu ya kurudilia majukumu ya awali ya Jengo nzima ili kushughulikia changamoto za kijamii zinazohusiana kazi isiyo salama na ya mazingira ngumu. la Expo, na shida ya kutokuwepo makazi ya bei rahisi ambayo na kuwa mtu anayeomba hifadhi akiwa vijijini katika jimbo. Tangu inapoweza kuwa changamoto kuelewa sheria na mi- imekuwa ikiongezeka kwa miaka kote katika Maine, viongozi ”Hii ni sababu nyingine inayofanya kwamba, hadi mfumo huu fumo ya nchi mpya, wahamiaji wanaweza kuwa kipekee katika wa mtaa wa Portland na viongozi wa jamii kadhaa wame ku- utakapowekwa, viongozi wa wahamiaji watakuwa wana weka hatari ya kufanywa biashara humu ndani Marekani. Wahamiaji, sanyika katika muungano wa nguvu ili kugundua palipo makazi kipaumbele kutia ma nyumbani kwanza familia kutoka Jengo la wakiwa watafuta hifadhi, au wakimbizi, wanaweza wasijue haki kwa waomba hifadhi ambao wameanza kuwasili Maine mnamo Expo katika maeneo na mazingira ya Portland kubwa. zao kama wafanyakazi na wanaweza wajue ao wasijuwe wa 9 ya Juni. Wakati kuwaweka manyumbani jamii za waomba hifathi kuelekea kwa kupata msaada. Wahamiaji ambao hawana vibali Kristina Egan, Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Baraza Kuu la pamoja na familia katika maeneo ya vijijini hayajakuwapo au kama wako ndani ya Marekani kwenye programu ya kiSerikali la Portland (GPCOG), aliitisha muungano huo. Bi kwenye mipango wakati huu, miji na miji nje ya Portland kibali/visa ya mfanyakazi wa kigeni wanaweza kutokutafuta Egan alisema wafanyikazi wake wameweka kando miradi wanaweza kutaka kuchukua jukumu katika suluhisho la msaada kwa sababu ya woga wa kushitakiwa au kufukuzwa. Wa- mingine ili kuzingatia hali hii ya juu, ya dharura ya umma. kudumu. Meneja wa Jiji la Portland Jon Jennings alisema, "Miji hamiaji wachache wanaweza kusita kupaza sauti kwa sababu ya "Tumefurahishwa kufanya hivyo," alisema. Kikundi hiki kiko na miji katika Maine wataonekana kuwa kama na maono ma- vitisho kwa familia zao zilizobaki nyumbani au wanaweza kuo- kinazindua "Nyumba za Kukaribisha," mkono mmoja muhimu fupi kwa kutokuona hii kama fursa ya kuimarisha uchumi wa gopa kupoteza uwezo wao wa kufanya kazi inchini Marekani. wa mpango wa jumla wa makazi ambayo pia ni pamoja na Maine na kukuza nguvu ya wafanyakazi. jamaa hizo ziko hapa ki- Preble Street inajali na mahitaji ya waathirika wa biashari ya bi- kuhamisha baadhi ya familia takriban 70 kwenye vyumba vya halali, zina ustadi na mafunzo, na ziko tayari kutoa mchango nadamu tangu mwaka wa 2013, Huduma zetu za Kupambana kukodisha katika wiki chache zijazo, na vile vile wakati nyumba wao kwa jamii wao wapya. " na Biashara ya binadamu (ATS) zimekuwa zikifanya kazi za mpito kama ilivyokuwa kale zitakapo acha nafasi ya kufun- CIEE itaongoza uchunguzi wa kwanza kurudilia maombi kukomesha biashara ya binadamu huko Maine. Iwapo ATS in- guliwa mwishoni mwa msimu wa kiangazi. Wenyeji nyumba yote kutoka kwa wapangishaji ajili ya mpango wa nyumba za ku- afadhiliwa na Idara ya Sheria ya Marekani ofisi kwa Waathirika watalinganisha waomba hifadhi na familia za wenyeji nyumba panga. Huu uchunguzi hakiki wa awali utajumuisha ukaguzi wa wa uhalifu, haiko sehemu ya serikali au kitekeleza sheria. walioko katika mkoa wa Portland Mkuu, na kutoa nyumba hizo chini wa kiwango. CIEE baadaye itatoa habari kwa viongozi wa ATS hufanya kazi na waathirika na jamii zao kuhakikisha kuwa kwa muda mfupi kwa familia chache. wahamiaji, ambao watalinganisha familia zinazotafuta hifadhi waathirika wana pewa uwezo wa kufanya maamuzi yao wenyewe "Tunapanga kuanzisha mpango wetu Julai tarehe 19 na familia na wenyeji nyumba waliokamilika. na kuchukua tena mamlaka yao kwa kukabiliana na maisha yao moja ya mwenyeji, kama jaribio, ili kupata mazoezi ya kufanya Mnamo tarehe Julai 18, Gavana Mills alitangaza kwamba wenyewe. Tunawatolea huduma zenye nguvu za usimamizi wa kazi pamoja kama timu kabla ya kuikabilisha kikamilifu kwa ameviboresha vikwazo vilivyo kuwa juu ya ustahiki wa kupata kesi kokote nchini kwa wanawake na wanaume, wenye jinsia tan- wiki ijayo,"alisema Tom Bell, mpashaji habari kwa umma katika Msaada wa Jumla. Wakati fedha hizo zitawaruhusu watafuta hi- gukano, na watoto ambao wamelazimishwa kuhusishwa katika GPCOG. fadhi wengi kupata vocha kwa nyumba, kununua chakula, na kila aina ya biashara ya binadamu ikiwa ni pamoja na ngono na Mpango huo ilitengenezwa na kikundi cha washirika wa jamii dawa, uhaba wa nyumba bado unabaki, na kwa hivyo ndivyo hi- kazi. Watu tunaowahudumia hawahitaji kuwa na uzoefu kwa bi- ambacho ni pamoja na viongozi wa wahamiaji, mashirika ya taji ya makazi ya muda yanahitajika. ashara ya binadamu inchini Marekani ; wateja wanaweza kuwa imani, wawakilishi kutoka Jiji la Portland, Baraza la Kimataifa "Fedha mpya ya (GA) haibadilishi hitaji la kupata makazi ya wali uzwa ndani ya nchi zao, hadi wakilazimika kukimbia kwa juu ya Kubadilishana Kielimu (CIEE), Makazi ya Maine, muda," alisema Bwana Bell. "Kuna uhaba wa nyumba katika kutafuta kibali, ndani ya kambi ya wakimbizi, au wakati wa Makazi ya Avesta, na Carla Hunt, kutoka Mpango wa Makazi ya jimbo. Itachukua muda mwingi kwa kupata makazi ya kudumu uhamiaji Huruma huko Yarmouth. Viongozi wa wahamiaji wanaohusika kwa kila mtu aliye huko kwenye Expo. Nyumba hiyo ya muda ATS imezingatia kwenye mteja na kukazwa kwa msingi wa katika ufundi wa ujenzi wa Nyumba za Makao wakiwemo Pious itaendelea kuhitajika ili kutoa makazi kwa familia wakati am- falsafa ya uwezeshaji ambayo huongeza ufikiaji wa huduma, Ali, Deqa Dhalac, Papy Bongibo, Mufalo Chitam, Claude Rwa- bapo jiji, Avesta Housing, na wenzi wengine wata pata makazi ya msaada, na habari. Tunasaidia waathirika kuelewa huduma na ganje, Micky Bondo, Nsiona Nguizani, Baby Ly, na Claudette kutosha kwa wanaotafuta hifadhi. " kuwapa habari; na inasaidia haki za waathirika kufanya uchaguzi Ndayininahaze. Viongozi hawa watakuwa wakitekeleza ulin- wao wenyewe. Lengo letu ni kuwasaidia wafikie uponyaji na ganisho halisi wa familia za upokezi na wageni KUTOKA KWADAWATI LA DAKTARI AHMED ukuaji na kukuza haki ya mtu binafsi na ya kimfumo kwa watu Bwana Bell alisema, "Watu ambao wanaolinganisha familia ni Kuzunguka kati ya mfumo wa shule ya Amerika ni chang- wote walio fanywa biashara, familia, na jamii. watu wanaofahamika tayari na watafuta hifadhi tayari. Ni vion- amoto kwa wanafunzi na familia wasio wazaliwa wa Marekani. Tunafanya kazi na wateja tangu mwanzo kuhakikisha gozi wahamiaji. Watakao na haya mawasiliano itakuwa ni vion- Shule zina wafanya kazi wengi wanao jukumu la kusaidia mae- wanapewa chaguo kwa jinsi na wakati wanapotumika na sisi, gozi wa wahamiaji. " neo yote yanayohusiana na elimu. Changamoto kwa wale walio pamoja na ufikiaji wa huduma zifuatazo. Kila mtu anayehusika katika Nyumba za mapokezi amejitolea wapya kwenye mfumo hiyo ni kutafuta nani wa kuongea naye kuhakikisha ustawi wa wapokezi na wageni. Wakati wavuti iliy- na kwa suala gani. Kwa mfano, familia inaweza kuwa na matatizo • Usimamiaji mkubwa wa kesi opangwa itakuwa hai angani wiki ijayo, itakuwemo pia na ombi kupata usafirishaji kwa mtoto wao kwa kwenda na kutoka shu- • Msaada na mahitaji ya kimsingi, pamoja na matibabu itakayo jazwa na familia zinazo pokea zikiwa pamoja na orodha leni. Ao mtoto wao anaweza kuhitaji msaada kwa mchakato wa na matumizi ya dawa ya matarajio ambayo familia za upokezi lazima zikutane nazo - maombi ya chuo kikuu. Shule zina wafanyikazi tofauti kwa ku- • Matibabu inayosaidiwa na tiba kwa wenye kutegemea dawa kama kwa wageni kupata nafasi jikoni. Fursa za mafunzo ya ki- saidia na kila moja ya maeneo haya - na kwa mengine mengi za kulevya tamaduni zitatolewa kwa familia zote za mwenye kupokea kama zaidi. • Ushauri wa afya ya akili na matumizi ya dutu vile za wageni wanaotafuta hifadhi. Claudette Ndayininahaze Kwenye safu yangu ya mwezi wa Mei (inayopatikana kwenye • Makaazi na rufaa ya makazi, na Mick Bondo, waanzilishi wa shirika in Her Presence “Katika mtandao: amjamboafrica.com) nilifasiria kwamba shule zina • Kuunganisha kwenye huduma zingine, kama vile huduma uwepo wake”,pamoja na viongozi wengine wa wahamiaji, wata- wafanya kazi wa kijamii ambao huduma yao ni kuwasaidia wana- ya afya na msaada wa kisheria toa utaalam wao katika mafunzo haya ya kitamaduni funzi wanaohitaji msaada. Kwenye safu yangu niliwahimiza • Msaada kwa kufikia kwa faida za umma "Ni lazima tuhakikishe kuwa familia zinazotoka na kwenda wazazi kuwasiliana na mfanyikazi wa kijamii wa shule ya mtoto • Marejeleo ya raia, jinai, na uhamiaji inje ya Expo zina mashirika fulani mahali ambapo zinaenda, wao kwa ajili ya wasiwasi wowote ule kuhusu jinsi anavyoendelea. • Huduma nyeti za kitamaduni kwamba familia za mapokezi zinajua nini cha kutarajia, na Shule pia zina washauri wa mwongozo, na kila mwanafunzi • Utetezi kupitia mfumo wa haki za jinai kwamba waombaji hifadhi wanajua jinsi ya kuwa wageni katika katika shule ya secondari hupewa mshauri wa mwongozo mwan- e following questions may help to confirm if what you, your nyumba za Amerika”,amesema Bibi. Egan. zoni mwa mwaka. Mshauri huyu wa mwongozo hufanya kazi na family member, or a community member has experienced is traf- Heather Dallas, ambaye aliye tumika sana na wanaotafuta hi- mwanafunzi mwaka wote. Katika shule zingine, wanafunzi ficking: fadhi zaidi ya 800 huko Portland kwa kiwango cha miaka mi- hubaki na mshauri huo huo kwa miaka kadhaa. Washauri wa Maswali yafuatayo yanaweza kusaidia kudhibitisha ikiwa tano, alisisitiza kwamba mwelekeo wa kitamaduni utakuwa wa miongozo hutoa huduma kama vile ushauri wa kitaaluma, wewe, mtu wa jamaa yako, au mwanamemba wa jamii ameku- muhimu kwa ajili ya kufanikiwa kwa mpango wa uenyeji wa ushauri wa kazi, na ushauri wa kibinafsi. tana na biashara ya binadamu: nyumba. Aligundua kuwa watu wanaishi katika nyumba tofauti, Ifuatayo hapa chini ni huduma kadhaa ambazo washauri wa 1. Je! Ume nyanganywa Hati zako za kitambulisho kulingana na asili yao, na mwelekeo wao wa kitamaduni pamoja mwongozo hutoa kwa wanafunzi wa shule ya secondari: au pasipoti? na mifano halisi inayoweza kusaidia familia kuishi wakati 2. Je! Uliweza kuwasiliana na familia yako au marafiki wanapoishi chini ya paa moja. • Washauri wanatumia zana na mbinu za msingi wa utafiti kwa uhuru? Bibi Ndayininahaze alikubali kwamba mwelekeo wa kita- ili kuwasaidia wanafunzi kugundua uwezo na maslahi yao. 3. Je! Ulilazimishwa kumpa mtu mwingine pesa uliyopata? maduni ni ufunguo wa mafanikio ya wenyeji nyumba za ku- • Washauri huwafundisha wanafunzi mikakati ya kusu 4. Je! Mtu mwingine alikuwa akidhibiti mahali ulipoishi panga. kuwepo kwake, Misaada ya kiKatoliki, na Jiji la Portland luhisha shida inayo wasaidia kufanikiwa darasani na shuleni. au kufanya kazi? tayari zimeanza kuongoza mwelekeo wa mwelekeo. Bi Ndayin- • Washauri wanatumika na wanafunzi pamoja na familia kwa 5. Je! Ulipewa taarifa potofu kuhusu aina ya kazi, mshahara, inahaze alisisitiza kwamba mwelekeo wa vikundi vidogo vidogo kuunda programu na ratiba za wanafunzi. Wanawaongoza au masaa? hufanya kazi vizuri. Mpango ni "kufuatilia familia wakati zikiwa wanafunzi katika kuchagua kozi zinazolingana na maslahi 6. Je! Ulilazimishwa kutumika kwa muda mrefu, pasipo zinaelekea kwenye jamii ziki endelea kupata usaidizi kitamaduni, yao na kiwango cha utaluma. Washauri wa mwongozo kuchukua mapumziko, au kulazimishwa kufanya kazi kuhusisha shule na vitongoji, ili kujenga uhusiano na uaminifu. wanaweza pia kusaidia wanafunzi kuchunguza mbinu ao ukiwa mgonjwa? Rasilimali ni jambo moja, lakini sehemu ya kijamii ni muhimu biashara kadhaa. 7. Je! Kuna mtu alitishia wewe au familia yako? sana," alisema. Bibi Ndayininahaze ameongeza ya kuwa maji- • Washauri huwasaidia wanafunzi kujiandikisha madarasani 8. Je! Ulilazimishwa kufanya kazi ili ulipe deni? funzo ya lugha ya Kiingereza yameanza, na kwamba watu 75 wa- katika vyuo vikuu vya jamii na vyuo vikuu wakati bado 9. Ukiwa chini ya miaka 18, je! Ulilazimika kushughulikia, Continured on page 7 6 amjambo africa! somali Translation

HUMAN TRAFFICKING adigoo jiran? codsi oo ka kayimi dad raba inay soo dhaweeyaan dadka maga- Ka ganacsiga dadka ma aha dembi cusub, laakiin waxay dhawaan 7. Miyuu jiraa qof kuu hanjabay adiga ama qoyskaaga? ngalyo doonka ah ee haatan ku jira Guriga Expo ee Portland. keentay feejignaan iyo ficil ay qaateen adeegyada bulshada, ade- 8. Ma lagugu qasbay inaad shaqeyso si aad ubixiso deyn? taasina waxay ahayd ka hor intaan bogga internerka ee Guryaha egyada sharciga, fulinta sharciga, iyo dadweynaha guud. Dhib- 9. Haddii aad ka yar tahay 18 sano, ma tuugsatay, ma iibisay Soodhawaynta aan la furin. Qaar ka mid ah codsiyadaasi waxay banayaasha kaganacsiga dadka waxaa lagu qasbay galmo, jirdil alaab sharci ah ama aan sharci ahayn, galmo masamaysay, ama ka yimaadeen degaannada miyiga ee gobolka Maine, laakiin in- maskaxeed si ay u qabtaan shaqooyin kala duwan oo ay ka mid noocyo kale oo shaqo ah si aa uhesho lacag, cunto, hoy, ama tooda badani waxay ka yimaadeen qoysaska Greater Portland. yihiin kaganacsiga galmada, adeegyada guriga, daryeelka caru- baahiyo kale? Waqtigan xaadirka ah, nidaamku wuxuu mudnaanta siin doonaa urta, shaqada beeraha, iyo makhaayadaha. Dhammaan kuwan ATS waxay diyaar u tahay inay kaa caawiso fahamka waxa uu qoysaska raba inay wax marti geliyaan kuwaas oo dagan maga- waxay ka jiraan gobolkan Maine. Maine waxaa sidoo kale ku yahay ka ganacsiga dadka, qaabka uu udhoco, iyo sida dhib- alooyinka waaweyn. Sababtoo ah waxaa fududaan in maganga- nool shaqaale, in badan oo ka mid ah waa muhaajiriinta banayaashu u heli karaan gargaar. Shaqaalahayaga waxay ku had- lyo doonayaashu ay helaan gaadiidka dadwaynaha, meelo udhow dhawaan soo galay, kuwaas oo looga faa'iideysto oo loodiro laan luqado badan waxayna diyaar u yihiin inay taageeraan oo laga dalbado caawimaada oo kuyaala magaalooyinka. Sidoo shaqooyin aan cadaalad ahayn taasoo ama mushahar lasiiyo ama dhammaan xubnaha bulshada ee kala duwan ee gobolka Maine. kale helitaanka adeegyada bulshada ee udhow meelaha ay aan lasiinin iyo shaqooyin aan ahayn kuwo laga shaqayn karo. Fadlan waxaad xor u tahay inaad nala soo xiriirto 207.775.0026 kunool yihiin bulshada Africaanka ah eek u nool magaalada Maadaama ay ku adagtahay inay fahmaan sharciyada iyo kadib taabo 1334 ama 207.415.8554. Portland. nidaamyada waddan cusub, muhaajiriinta ayaa si gaar ah ugu Nsiona Nguizani, Madaxweynaha Angola Association of nugul in lookala tahriibiyo gudaha dalka Mareykanka. Muhaa- WAJIGA LABAAD EE LOOGU TALAGALAY Maine, ayaa sheegay in caqabadda weyn ee magangelyo-doon- jiriinta, ama ha ahaadaan dad magangalyo-doonka ah ama qax- DADKA MAGANGALYO DOONKA AH: ayaashu ay noqon karto "go'doon, iyo cabsi laga qabo meel aan ootiga, ma ogaan karaan xuquuqda ay leeyihiin shaqaalaha ama GURIGA SOODHAWAYNTA lagaranayn. Tani waa qeyb ka mid ah sababta bulshada sooga- cidda u soo jeeda caawimaadooda. Muhaajiriinta aan shar- Waxay ku egtahay mudada la rabo in dadka magangalyo raadiska lootiga ah ay uga shaqeyneyso si loo abuuro nidaam ugu ciyeysneyn ee ku sugan gudaha Maraykanka ayaga oo haysta bar- ah ay ka guuran Meesha ay dagan yihiin ugu dambeyn August dambeyntii ka shaqeyndoona gobolka Maine oo dhan, si looga naamijka fiisada shaqaalaha martida ayaa laga yaabaa inaanay 15-keeda. Sababta mudadaas ayaa ah mid ku qoran qandaraaska hadlo caqabadaha bulsho ee la xiriirta magangalyo doonka ee raadsan caawimo sababtoo ah waxay ka cabsanayaan in ladaba- lagu heshiiyay. Arintaas oo aad u adag maxaa yeelay waxaa ad- meelaha baadiyaha ah ee gobolkan Maine. "Ilaa inta nidaamkan galo ama lamasaafuriyo. Qaar ka mid ah dadka waddanka kaanaya in lahelo guryo la awoodi kaasoo adkaanayay sanado laga hirgalinayo, hogaamiyayaasha soogalootiga ayaa mudnaanta soogalay ayaa ka walaaca inay hadlaan iyagoo ubaqaya ahalkooda badan guud ahaan gobolka Maine, magaalada Portland iyo hog- siinaya meeleynta qoysaska kuwaas oo laga rarayo Expo jooga wadankoodii. Ama waxay ka baqayaan inay waayaan ogo- gaamiyeyaasha bulshada ayaa isku duba riday isbahaysi adag si gurigeeda lana dajonayo degaanka Greater Portland. laanshaha inay ka shaqaystaan Maraykanka. ay u helaan magangelyo doonayaashu guryo kuwaasoo yimid In kastoo martigelinta magangaly-doonayaasha ay martigali- Preble Street waxay daryeeshaa baahida dhammaan dadkii ka Maine laga bilaabo Juun 9. nayaan qoysaska kunool miyiga aysan ku jirin qorshaha wakhti- badbaaday kaganacsiga dadka tan iyo sannadkii 2013, Adee- Kristina Egan, Agaasimaha Guud ee Golaha Wakiillada Port- gan, tuulooyinka iyo magaalooyinka banaanka Portland waxay gyadeena kasoohorjeeda Kaganacsiga dadka (ATS) ayaa ka land (GPCOG), ayaa isku dubariday isbahaysiga. Ms. Egan ayaa ubaahan yihiin inay kaalin ku yeeshaan xalalka muddada-dheer. shaqeynaysay ciribtirka Kaganacsiga dadka ee gobolka Maine. sheegay in shaqaalaheeda ay xooga saareen mashaariic kale oo Maareeyaha Magaalada Portland Jon Jennings ayaa yiri, "Maga- Inkasta oo adeegyadan ATS ay maalgeliso Xafiiska wasaarada ay ka mid tahay in ay diiradda saaraan xaaladdan adag ahana alooyinka iyo tuulooyinka Maine waxa ka hoosbixi doonta inay Cadaaladda ee Dhibanayaasha Dambiga, hadana ma aha qayb dagdaga ee ay kujiraan dadkan raadinaya magangalyada. u arkaan in dadkan cusub ay yihiih fursad lagu xoojiyo ka mid ah dawladda ama fulinta sharciga. "Waan ku faraxsannahay in aan taas samaynno," ayay tiri. dhaqaalaha Maine iyo xoojinta shaqaalaheeda. Qoysaskani ATS waxay la shaqaysaa dadkii badbaaday iyo bulshadooda si Kooxda ayaa bilaabaysa "Hoyga Soodhawaynta", hal arin oo waxay kujoogaan halkan qaab sharciyaysan, waana kuwo xirfad loo xaqiijiyo in dadka la badbaadiyay ay awood u leeyihiin inay muhiim ah oo kamid ah qorshaha dib udajinta waa inaan urarno leh oo tababaran, waxayna diyaar u yihiin inay wax ku kord- dooran karaan waxa ay rabaan. Iyo inay dib usoo ceshtaan qiyaastii 70 qoys oon geeyno guryo kiro ah illaa iyo labada tod- hiyaan bushadan ay kusoo biireen." awoodooda nolosha. Waxaan bixinnaa adeegyada maareynta ki- dobaad ee soo socda, iyo inaan rarno inta hartay marka guryaha CIEE waxay sameyn doontaa muraajaco dhammaan codsiyada isaska khaaska kuwaasoo kajira gobolada oo idil. Waxaana caaw- qiimohoodu hoos udhoco dhammaadka xagaaga. " inaan ka iman kara marti-geliyaha barnaamijka Home Hosts, muraa- inaa dumarka iyo ragga, shakhsiyaadka jirkooda badalay, iyo ugeyno “qoysas soo dhaweeya” kuwasoo siin doonaa dadkan ma- jacadan biloowga ah waxaa ku jiri doona baarinaat lasoo baaro carruurta kuwaasoo lagu qasbay dhammaan noocyada kaganac- gangalyo raadiska ah hoy kumeel gaar ah. qoa wax marti galin doona. CIEE ayaa markaa siin doonta siga dadka oo ay ka mid yihiin galmada iyo shaqada. Dadka aan Barnaamijka waxaa iskudaba riday koox ka socota wada-hawl- macluumaad hoggaamiyayaasha soogalootiga, kuwaas oo u adeegno uma baahna inay kudhacdo ka ganacsiga dadka galayaasha bulshada oo ay ka mid yihiin hoggaamiyayaasha kashaqayn doona sidii la isugu aadin lahaa marida iyo kuwa soo maadaama ay kunool yihiin wadankan Maraykanka. macaami- dadka soogalootiga ah, ururrada diinta, wakiilada ka socda Ma- dhawaynaya. isha waxaa laga yaabaa in ay lakulmeen kaganacsiga dadka gaalada Portland, CIEE, qaybta guryaynta ee Maine, Guryaha Guddoomiye Mills ayaa ku dhawaaqday July 18-keeda in ay markay joogeen dalkooda, taasoo ku qasabtay inay raadsadaan Avesta iyo Carla Hunt, Guriyaynta Compassionate ee khafiifisay xannibaadyada ku saabsan u-qalmitaanka caaw- magangalyo, gudaha xeryaha qaxootiga, ama inta lagu jiro hi- Yarmouth. Hoggaamiyeyaasha dadka soo galootiga ah ee ku lug imaada guud. Inkastoo lacagtu ay u ogolaanayso magangelyo- jrada. leh hirgelinta Hoyga Soodhawaynta waxaa ka mid ah Pious Ali, doonayaasha in ay helaan foojarrada guryaha, iibsashada ATS waa khidmo ku salaysan in xooga la saaro kor u qaadista Deqa Dhalac, Papy Bongibo, Mufalo Chitam, Claude Rwaganje, raashinka, iyo daawooyinka, laakiin gurya la’aanta weli way sii helitaanka adeegyada, taageerada, iyo macluumaadka. Waxaan Micky Bondo, Nsiona Nguizani, Baby Ly, iyo Claudette Ndayin- jiri doontaa, sidaa darteedna waxaa sii jiri doona baahida loo ka caawinnaa dadka soo badbaaday inay fahmaan adeegyada iyo inahaze. Hogaamiyeyaashan waxay qayb wayn ka qaadan doon- qabo guryo kumeel gaar ah. macluumaadka; waxaan kaloo taageernaa xuquuqda dadka soo aan isku aadinta dadka magan doonta ah iyo qoysaska martigalin "Lacagta cusub ee (GA, caawimadda guud) waxba kama badbaaday si ay u doortaan waxyaalaha ay rabaan. Hadaayagu doona. badalayso baahida loo qabo helitaanka guriyo ku meel-gaar ah," waa inaan fududeyno bogsashada iyo korniinka iyo kor u Tom Bell, Sarkaalka Warfaafinta Dadweynaha ee GPCOG, Mr Bell ayaa cadeeyay. "Waxaa jira guryo la'aan ka jirta gobolka. qaadista caddaaladda shakhsi ahaaneed iyo nidaam cadaalad ah ayaa yiri, "Dadka samayndoona is ku aadinta qoysaska waa dad Waxay qaadan doontaa waqti si loogu helo guri joogta ah qof kaasoo ay helaan dhamaan dadka lakulmay kaganacsiga dadka, ay magangelyo-doonayaashu ay horey u yaqaaneen. Waa hog- walba oo jooga Expo. Guryaha ku meelgaarka ah ayaa loo baa- qoysaskooda, iyo bulshada. gaamiyayaasha dadka soo galootiga ah. Iyaga ayaana ah dadka han doonaa si loo helo hoy ku filan qoysaska ilaa iyo inta maga- Waxaan biloownaa lashaqaynta macaamiisha markiiba si loo hu- lala xiriiri doono. alada, Avesta Guryaha, ay diyaarinayaan guryo joogto ah " biyo in ay helaan waqti ay kudoortaan sida aan ulashaqaynayno Qof kasta oo ku lug leh barnaamijka Guryaha Soodhawaynta Joby oyalil, falanqeeye Siyaasadda Sare ee Maine Equal Jus- iyo goorta aan lashaqaynayno, oo ay ka mid yihiin helitaanka waxaa ka go'an ilaalinta wanaagga dadka la martigalinayo iyo tice, ayaa ka digtay oo tiri, "Waxaa jira qaybo hoos hoose oo adeegyada soo socda: kuwa wax marti galinaya. Marka la dhamaystiro website u gaar farsamadeed oo ku saabsan xeerka cusub kaasoo ay ubadan tahay • Maareynta kiisaska khaaska ah ah arintaan waxaa ku jiri doontaa codsi loogu talagalay qoysaska inuu kahor istaagi doono dadka caawimaadda xitaa haddii ay u • Caawimaadda baahiyaha asaasiga ah, oo ay ku jiraan wax maritgalinaya, iyo sidoo kale liiska waxyaabaha ay filayaan qalmaan sharci ahaan. Tusaale ahaan, qof Maraykanka ku imaa- daaweynta iyo kadawaynta isticmaalka maandooriyaha qoysaska wax martigalinaya - sida inay dadka martida ah ay day fiise dalxiis laakiin fiisihii waqtigiisii uu dhamaaday, qoan • Daawooyin caawiya in qou kadawoobo laqabsiga maan- helaan ogolaansho inay isticmaalaan jikada. Fursado tababarka oo wali kashaqaynaya siduu uheli lahaa codsiga magangalyo. doorayaasha dhaqanka ah ayaa lasiin doonaa qoysaska wax martigalinaya iyo Qoan uma qalmi karo caawimaadda guud marka la eego shar- • Caafimaadka Maskaxda iyo La-talinta Isticmaalka Maan- magangalyo doonayaasha. Claudette Ndayinahaze iyo Micky ciga cusub, inkastoo sharciga gobolka uu dhigayo inuu xaq dooriyayaasha Bondo, oo ah kuwo aasaasay ururka ayaa lawadaagi doona khi- uleeyay GA. • Hoyga iyo u gudbinta guryo ay dagaan bradooda ku wajahan tababarka dhaqankan. Ka sokow miisaaniyadda GA, da Magaalada ayaa uruurisay • in lagu xidho adeegyada kale, sida daryeelka caafimaadka iyo "Waa in aan hubinnaa in qoysaska ka soo baxaya Expo ay leeyi- qiyaastii $ 815,000 oo ah deeq taasoo qayb ka ah ololaha lacag- gargaarka sharciga hiin hay'ad wax usharaxda si ay u ogaadaan Meesha ay ku soc- ururinta si loo caawiyo kharashaadka magangalyo-doonayaasha. • Caawinta helitaanka faa'iidooyinka dadweynaha daan, sidoo kalana usharaxda waxa ay dadka wax marti galinaya Qoysaska marti galin doona uma baahna inay ku bixiyaan • kacaawinta xaalladaha madaniga ah, dambiyada, iyo hijrada ay filayaan. Waana inay u sharaxaan dadka magan galyo doonka dhaqaale martidooda. Magangelyo-doonayaasha waxay heli • Adeegyo dhaqanka ee xasaasiga ah ah si loogu noqdo marti guryaha dadka Maraykanka ah ayay tiri doonaan foojarro ay ku bixiyaan kharashyada maalin kasta, xitaa • kacaawinta nidaamka garsoorka dembiyada " Ms. Ayuu yiri Egan. hadii aanay lacag ka helin GA da. Su'aalaha soo socda ayaa laga yaabaa inay kaa caawiyaan xaqi- Heather Dallas, oo si weyn ula shaqeynayay in ka badan 800 oo "Tani waa fursad aad u wanaagsan oo uu heli doono gobolka ijinta haddii adiga, xubnaha qoyskaaga, ama xubin ka mid ah magangalyo-doon ah oo yimid magaalada Portland muddo shan Maine,"ayuu yiri Egan. "Dadkani waa kuwo awood leh, karti leh. bulshadu ay soo martay kaganacsiga dadka: sano ah, ayaa sharaxday in xaga dhaqanka oo lafahmo ay muhiim Waxaa lawada ogyahay in dadka cusub ay dhisaan ganacsiyo ayna 1. Ma lagaa qaaday dukumiinti aqoonsi ama baasaboorkaaga tahay si uu uguulaysto barnaamijka Guryaha Martiyaynta. sookordhiyaan dhaqaale meel kasta oo ay degaan. Waxaan u baa- adoon raali ka ahayn? Waxay sheegtay in dadku ku nool yihiin guryaha si kala duwan, hannahay inaan helno guryo ladajin karo dadkan cusub. Maine 2. Ma awoodday inaad la xiriirto qoyskaaga ama saaxiibadaa si taasoo ku salaysan kooxba asalka ay kasoo jeedaan, iyo habd- waxay ubaahan tahay dhammaan noocyada kala duwan ee dadka xor ah? haqanka dhaqameed. In la is barto ayaana caawin doonta in lagu imanaya ee magangalyo doonka ah, iyo sidoo kale dadka ka 3. Ma lagugu qasbay inaad qof kale lacagtaada siiso? wada noolaadu hal meel. "Qoysas badan oo ku nool Afrika yimid Massachusetts, dadka ka yimid California - waxaanan u 4. Miyuu jiray qof kale oo koontoroolayay meesha aad ku waxay ku nool yihiin guryo laga dhisay dhagax wayna ku baahanahay guryo la awoodi karo si ay usuuro gasho in dadkaasi nooshahay ama aad ka shaqeyso? adagthay inay fahmaan guryo laga dhisay alwaax. Marka biyaha yimaadaan gobolka Maine. " 5. Ma lagusiiyay macluumaad qalad ah oo ku saabsan nooca oo kudaadata dhulka waa arin caadi u ah. "Haddii aan loo shee- Nsiona Nguizani wuxuu u hadlayay dad badan markii uu yiri, shaqada, mushaharka, ama saacadaha? gin - oo la tusin sababta - martidu ma ogaan karto tusaale ahaan "Nolosheenna macno yeelan mayso illaa aan go'aansano inaan la 6. Ma lagugu qasbay in aad shaqeyso saacado badan, laguuna in daahyada musqusha la dhex galiyo tube ka laguqubeysto. wadaagno dadka kale. Inaan ka mid noqdo kooxda soo dhawey- diido inaad fasax qaadato, ama lagugu qasbay inaad shaqeyso Golaha Wakiillada Greater Portland waxay horay u heshay 115 Continured on page 7 amjamboafrica.com 7 French Continued cale. D’après notre expérience, ils ne sont pas ici pour rechercher Somali Continued l’aumône.” naysa magangalyo-doonayaasha ayaa ah mid ka mid ah loo abuuri lahaa barnaamijyada ardayda iyo jadwallada. Waxay sherrin Vail, Présidente du Conseil d’administration de l’As- waxyaabaha ugu fiican ee noloshayda isoomara. " ka caawiyaan ardayda doorashada koorsooyinka ku habboon sociation des Agents immobiliers du maine, s’est accordée à dire Hadaad raboto inaad magacaaga ku qorto xogta maclu- waxyaalaha ay xiiseeyaan iyo heerkooda waxbarasho. la que la crise du logement est grave et se développe depuis des an- umaadka ee loosameeyay dadka raba inay soodhaweeyaan taliyayaasha hagida ayaa sidoo kale ka caawin kara ardayda inay nées.“Cela fait des années qu’on se demande comment le régler. qoysas, isticmaal emailkaan email: [email protected] raadsadaan xirfado kaladuwan. il n’existe pas de solution rapide. nous devons construire plus • la taliyeyaashu waxay ka caawiyaan ardayda inay iska qoraan de logements à des loyers abordables.” FROM THE DESK OF DR. AHMED fasalada machadyada bulshada iyo jaamacadaha inta ay weli ku “C’est une grande opportunité pour le maine,”dit mlle egan. Diktoor Ahmed oo qoraalkan qoray isagoo jooga xafiiskiisa. jiraan dugsiga sare. Tani waxay noqon kartaa ikhtiyaar “Ces personnes sont courageuses et ont beaucoup de talents. il fahmidda nidaam iskuuleedka mareykanka ayaa ku ah caqabad wanaagsan oo ay helaan ardayda hamiga sare leh. est bien connu que les immigrants montent des affaires et con- ardayda iyo qoysaska soogalay mareykanka. iskuuladu waxay • lataliyayaashu waxay la kulmaan ardayda shaqsi ahaan iyo tribuent à la richesse partout où ils s’installent. il faut que nous leeyihiin dad badan oo shaqaale ah oo ka caawiya dhamaan koox ahaanba si ay uga caawiyaan isqoridda kulleejada kaasoo trouvions une réponse à ce problème de logement. le maine a arimaha laxiriira waxbarashada. Caqabada kahor imaan karta ah mid adag. besoin de toutes sortes de nouveaux venus - des demandeurs kuwa ku cusub nidaamka ayaa ah inay fahmaan cidda kuhaboon • lataliyayaashu waxay hirgeliyaan codsiyada kuleejka ee ar- d’asile, ainsi que des personnes venant du massachusetts, de Cal- in lala hadlo iyo mawaadiicda ay kala hadlayaan. Tusaale ahaan, dayda. Waxay diraan taxanaha cadaynaya ardayga calaamadihi- ifornie – et cela nécessite des logements pas trop chers.” qoyska waxaa laga yaabaa inay dhibaato ka haysato inay fahmaan isa iyo waxyaalo kale oo taageeraya oo ay ku jiraan waraaqo codsi nsiona nguizani s’est faite la porte-parole de plusieurs quand qaybta is gaarsiinta gaadiidka ee ubadkooda geeya kana soo celi- ah oo loo diro xafiisyada aqbala ardayda ee kuleejka. elle a dit: “notre vie n’a de sens que lorsque nous décidons de la naya iskuulka. Ama waxaa laga yaabaa in ilmahoodu u baahdo lataliyayaasha waxay kaalin muhiim ah ka qaadan karaan partager avec les autres. faire partie d’une équipe qui accueille les in laga caawiyo habka arjiga jaamacada looqorto. iskuuladu waxbarashada ilmahaaga. Waalidiinta iyo ardaydu waa inay hu- demandeurs d’asile est une des meilleures choses qui soit arrivée waxay leeyihiin dad kala duwan oo shaqaale ah oo ka caawiya biyaan inay is bartaan lataliyaha haga ardayda bilowga sannad dans ma vie.” dhinacyadan iyo dhinacyo kale oo badan. dugsiyeedka. si vous souhaitez ajouter votre nom à la base de données de Qaybta aan wax kuqoro ee joornalka Amjaambo (oo web- ceux qui ont exprimé leur désir d’accueillir une famille, écrivez saayd koodu yahay: amjamboafrica.com) Waxaan ku sharxay in Swahili Continued à [email protected] iskuuladu leeyihiin shaqaale bulsho oo shaqadoodu tahay inay wako katika shule ya sekondari. Hii inaweza kuwa chaguo caawiyaan ardayda u baahan taageerada. Qaybta aan wax kuqoro DU BUREAU DE DOCTEUR AHMED: nzuri kwa wanafunzi walio na nia ya kusoma. ee joornalka Amjaambo waxaan ku dhiirigaliyay waalidiinta • Washauri wanakutana na wanafunzi mmoja mmoja na LES CONSEILLERS D’ORIENTATION inay la xiriiraan shaqaalaha bulshada ee iskuulka ilmahooda ayna naviguer le système scolaire américain peut être difficile pour katika vikundi ili kuwasaidia na mchakato wa maombi ya kala hadlaan wax walba oo ku saabsan waxbarashadooda. chuo kikuu. des élèves et des familles qui ne sont pas originaires des etats- iskuuladu sidoo kale waxay leeyihiin lataliyayaal haga ardayda, unis. mais les écoles ont beaucoup d’employés dont le rôle est • Washauri wanashughulikia maombi ya vyuo vikuu kwa arday kasta oo ku jira dugsi sarena waxaa uxilsaaran latalliye kaa- wanafunzi. Wanayatuma maandishi ya alama za wanafunzi d’aider avec tous les domaines liés à l’éducation. le défi pour soo labilaaba bilowga sanadka. lataliyahan ayaa la shaqeeya ar- ceux qui sont nouveaux dans ce système est de comprendre à qui na vifaa vingine vya kusaidia ikiwa ni pamoja na barua za dayga sanadka oo dhan. iskuulada qaarkood, ardaydu waxaay pendekezo kwa ofisi za uandikishaji wa vyuo vikuu. s’adresser pour chaque problème. Par exemple, une famille peut doortaan inay dhawr sano oo isku xiga ay kahelaan caawimaadda avoir des difficultés à comprendre quels transports leur enfant ushauri wa mwongozo unaweza kuchukua jukumu muhimu lataliyii markii hore labilaabay. lataliyayaasha haga ardayda sana katika elimu ya mtoto wako. Wazazi na wanafunzi wana- doit utiliser pour aller et rentrer de l’école. ou leur enfant peut waxay bixiyaan adeegyo sida latalin tacliineed, latalin xirfadeed, avoir besoin d’aide avec le processus de demandes pour être ac- paswa kuhakikisha kuwa wame jitambulisha kwa mshauri wa iyo latalin shaqsiyeed. mwongozo wa mwanafunzi mwanzoni mwa mwaka wa shule. cepté à l’université. Kuwa soo socdaa waa qayb kamid ah adeegyada gaarka ah oo les établissements scolaires ont du personnel qualifié et capa- lataliyayaasha haga ardayda ay ku caawiyaan ardayda dugsiga sare: ble d’aider avec chaque aspect- et sans doute beaucoup plus aussi. • lataliyayaashu waxay isticmaalaan qaab ku saleysan Dans mon article du mois de mai (disponible sur le site: am- cilmibaaris iyo farsamo si looga caawiyo ardayda inay ogaadaan jamboafrica.com), j’ai expliqué que les écoles américaines ont dhinacyada ay kuleeyihiin awoodooda iyo waxyaalaha ay xi- des assistantes sociales dont le travail est d’aider les élèves qui iseeyaan. ont besoin de soutien. J’ai aussi encouragé les parents à prendre • lataliyayaashu waxay ardayda baraan qaab istiraatiiji ah wax contact avec l’assistance sociale de l’école de leur enfant et de leur loo xalliyo si ay ucaawiso inay ku guuleystaan fasalka iyo dugsiga. l faire part de tout souci au sujet de leur enfant. • lataliyayaashu waxay la shaqeeyaan ardayda iyo qoysaska sidii les écoles américaines ont aussi des conseillers d’orientation, et chaque lycéen est assigné à un conseiller au début de l’année. Cette personne continue à travailler avec l’élève toute l’année. Dans certaines écoles, les élèves gardent même leur conseiller d’orientation pendant plusieurs années. Ceux-ci offrent des services comme l’orientation académique, comment choisir une car- rière et ils donnent également des conseils personnels. les services spécifiques suivants sont ceux que les conseillers LEGISLATIVE UPDATE d’orientation offrent aux lycéens: • les conseillers utilisent des outils tournés sur la recherche et des techniques qui aideront les élèves à découvrir leurs Congressional delegation requests information on emergency funds for asylum seekers compétences et leurs intérêts. By Stephanie Harp • les conseillers enseignent aux élèves des stratégies qui les All four members of mAine’s CongressionAl delegation signed a letter asking the federal emergency management aideront à bien réussir dans la salle de classe et à l’école en Agency (femA) to make public its funding formula for releasing emergency funds to cities like Portland that are dealing with général. a sudden large number of asylum seekers. • les conseillers travaillent avec les élèves et leurs familles e “emergency supplemental Appropriations for Humanitarian Assistance and security at the southern border Act, pour créer leurs emplois du temps et leurs programmes 2019” was signed into law in July. Among other provisions, it allocates $30 million – to be distributed by July 31 – “to assist d’études. ils guident en effet les élèves à choisir quels cours communities that are struggling to cope with the expenses associated with a surge in families and children seeking asylum in suivre selon leurs intérêts et leur niveau académique. ils les our country,” the maine delegation wrote in their letter. aident aussi à explorer différents métiers. senators susan Collins and Angus King, and representatives Jared golden and Chellie Pingree, all voted • les conseillers assistent les élèves à s’inscrire dans des classes in favor of the package. but the delegation was concerned that by July 18, the date of their letter, aux universités alors qu’ils sont encore au lycée. Ceci peut femA’s emergency food and être en effet une bonne option pour les élèves motivés. shelter national board les conseillers rencontrent les élèves un par un et en groupes Program had not released a afin de les aider avec le processus complexe qui est de créer le funding distribution for- dossier d’inscription à une université. mula that the delegation les conseillers d’orientation peuvent jouer un rôle très im- felt was consistent with portant dans l’éducation de votre enfant. les parents devraient the intent of Congress. se présenter au conseiller d’orientation de leur enfant dès le début maine’s representatives de l’année scolaire. asked femA to consider maine’s high housing costs and low income relative to other states. many of the asylum seekers who have arrived in Portland since mid-June are staying in the emergency shelter set up in the Portland expo. Asylum seekers cannot legally apply for work authorization until 150 days (approximately five months) aer completing their asylum applications and have no means to support themselves until then. maine state government has provided some funding and people throughout the state have donated money, food, clothing, and other items to support the emergency housing. “While maine is a welcoming state,”the delegation wrote, “our citizens should not bear these costs alone.” femA had not responded to the delegation by press time. 8 amjambo africa! e Welcome Feast: A celebration of art + culinary diplomacy

Guests enjoyed the feast. TEMPOart presented its second 2019 Welcome Feast, “a celebration of art and culinary diplomacy,” at Cove Street Arts, Cove Street, Portland on July 17. Ruweda Ali, from Somalia, and Ilma Lopez, of the restaurant Chaval, developed the menu for the dinner, which was held indoors instead of the usual location in Portland’s Kennedy Park, due to projected thunder- storms. e four-part Welcome Feast series brings people together to create cross-cultural understanding by sharing food and cuisine. Conversation and meeting new friends are encouraged. e tables were decorated by area children who attend programs at youth-oriented arts organizations such as Oak Street Studios, Mayo Street Arts, and Love Lab Studio. TEMPOart brings temporary public art to Portland, and din- ers were encouraged to visit Daniel Minter's sculptural installation, “Mother's Garden,” in Kennedy Park. TEMPOart commissioned Mr. Minter to create the work, which explores the food and cultural traditions of the African Diaspora. When weather cooperates, the Welcome Feasts are held near Mr. Ruweda Ali, originally om Somalia, cooked rice and ied Minter's sculpture. Moon Machar recited original poetry inspired by her experiences as an plantains for the guests. immigrant om South Sudan amjamboafrica.com 9

FROM THE DESK OF DR. AHMED

SchoolS have many people on Staff to help with all the areas connected with education, and navigating the american school system is challenging for students and families who are not from the United States. e challenge for those new to the system is figuring out who to talk to for what issue. for example, a family may be having trouble figuring out transportation for their child to and from school. or their child may need assistance with the college application process. Schools have different people on staff to help with each of these areas – as well as many more. In my may column (available on the website: amjamboafrica.com) I ex- plained that schools have social workers whose job is to help students who need support. In my column I encouraged parents to contact the social worker at their child’s school with any concerns at all about how he or she is doing. Schools also have guidance counselors, and each student in a high school is assigned to a guidance counselor at the beginning of the year. is guidance counselor works with the student all year. In some schools, students keep the same counselor for several years. Guidance counselors provide services such as academic counseling, career counseling, and personal counseling. following are some specifics services that guidance counselors provide for high school students: • counselors use research-based tools and techniques to help students discover their abilities and interests. • counselors teach students problem-solving strategies to help them succeed in the classroom and school. • counselors work with students and families to create student programs and schedules. ey guide students in choosing courses that match their interests and academic level. Guidance counselors can also help students explore various trades. • counselors help students enroll in classes at community colleges and universities while they are still in high school. is can be a good option for motivated students. • counselors meet with students individually and in groups to help them with the complex college application process. • counselors process college applications for students. ey send student transcripts and other supporting materials including recommendation letters to college admissions offices. Guidance counselors can play a very important role in your child’s education. parents and students should make sure to introduce themselves to the student’s guidance counselor at the beginning of the school year.

MAINE CELEBRATES WORLD REFUGEE DAY IN STYLE by Kathreen Harrison

Tuimbie: Sing for Us H.O.M.E.

My mother's womb Her breasts, her lap Her heart was my home My father's arms His warm shoulders His perfumed skin Was my home My childhood hometown Where orchards were full Of vines, pomegranate Apricot, quince, ﬁg Date-Palm and lemon tree Was my home

Soon I grew An old divination predicted My long departure A rotten bunker in fierce war Safiya Khalid of Lewiston with Governor Mills at the first-ever Ghomri Rostampour, Ekhlas Ahmed, Tarlan Ahmadov at the Lewiston World Was my home Blaine House World Refugee Day celebration In a big desert Refugee Day celebration Photo | John Ochira Where I was astray I found myself without a shelter My body was my home A perilous journey le me In a prison of war Its walls were dank I learned not to lose freedom I defeated nightmares My mind was a free bird Dreams rose from ashes I dreamt of a home Its surroundings a garden A size of the sky

My imagination grows My soul is mystiﬁed Wherever I go I ﬁnd home e wind is my home It takes me onward Simone and Jael Photo | Laura deDoes e cloud is my home I ramble in a blue dome My home is petals of marigold Words of a poem are my home

Sixty-two years of travel, Escape, prison, exile, Migration and refuge I found a home in the Last station of a tortuous route It contains: my dreams, hope, Play, and love A home full of peace Rama Erhayem and her baby Photo | KGH e blue sky and the blue ocean Meet beyond its windows My home is Portland, Maine

Poet: Kifah Abdulla

Mohamed Khalid, Safiya Khalid, Zeina Ahmad, Nyawal Lia ,Tarlan Ahmadov at the State House's first-ever World Refugee Day celebration Photo | KGH CONGRESSWOMAN CHELLIE PINGREE ON KIFAH ABDULLA & WORLD REFUGEE DAY On World Refugee Day, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree spoke on the U.S. House Floor in recognition of Kifah Abdulla, a Mainer originally om Baghdad, Iraq, and a refugee. Abdulla is a published poet, performer, Arabic teacher, and activist who oen speaks of the eight years he spent as a prisoner of war for his political dissent. I rise in recognition of World Refugee Day and in support of the community of refugees who’ve resettled in my district. One of those refugees is Kifah Abdulla who lived in Baghdad until war broke out at home. He spent over eight years as a prisoner of war. He was isolated because of his activism against the dictatorship. He was a refugee for 11 years in Amman, Jordan and five years in the Netherlands before coming to Portland, Maine in 2011. He is now an Arabic teacher, published poet, performer, and activist. ere is a reason America has signed international treaties and passed laws giving shelter to those fleeing persecution. Many refugees, like Mr. Abdulla, were jailed or tortured because they protested, organized, or challenged their government. ese values are at the core of our nation. Every year, refugees travel 1.2 billion miles in search of safety. And, right now, we are in the midst of the greatest global refugee crisis since World War II. Sadly, when people fleeing violence need us the most, the Administration has dramatically reduced refugee admissions. Let us take the story of Kifah Abdulla into our hearts and remember our responsibility as a beacon of hope and our history as a nation that was founded on principles of free expression and dissent. In a nation where nearly all of us have come “from away”—as we say in Maine—I urge us all to make our communities warm, safe, and welcoming to refugees across the globe. Danny Kazadi Photo | John Ochira amjamboafrica.com 11 MY LIFE AS A REFUGEE Excerpts from Bowdoin student Salim Salim’s speech at the Blaine House By Veronica Kaluta As an immigrant myself, i was once a refugee in turkey, fleeing with my family from violence in iraq that was caused by an endless regime- changing war, a ruthless dictator, and religious extremism. We were among many families who were similarly traumatized from the things My nAMe is Veron- we had seen. All of us were looking for a glimmer of hope to help us escape from the nightmare we had been living, and find a place that icA KALutA, And i’ve we wanted to call home—wherever that was going to be. Aer going through an excruciating vetting process with the united nations, we just finished my fresh- finally received our flight tickets. i arrived in Portland, Maine on the verge of my adolescence in 2010. man year of high school. Having moved around so much, i was never able to conceptualize what community meant. Fortunately, Portland welcomed me with its i’m 15 years old. i was open arms stretched wide, and helped me find that community. As i began to grow up here, i took every opportunity to engage with my born in a refugee camp community’s members and leaders. i questioned everything. i even questioned myself and my judgement. e cultural shock was unbear- in tanzania along with able at times. But these leaders helped me figure out and better understand my identity and role as a community member, and what it the two siblings closest meant to be an immigrant in Maine. Despite being perceived as a threat by the media because of my national identity and religion, my to my age, but most of community trusted and invested in me and my future. My family pushed me to be the best version of myself i could be, and not take things my older siblings were born in the Democratic repub- for granted. And without the support of all these individuals—most of whom were immigrants and refugees—i would’ve been in a very lic of the congo. e reason the three of us were born in different position today. tanzania is because my parents fled there to escape fight- it is an honor and a privilege to speak at the Blaine House on this beautiful day. ing in congo. My mom reminds me what life was like in i have been lucky enough to attend middle school, high school, and now a private elite college here in Maine. i hope to pursue a career in congo. Wehad hardships in tanzania as well, but there international relations and help tilt the compass of morality toward peace. My early experiences made me understand that violence never was no fighting. was, and never will be the answer to solving our problems. in the refugee camp we had to build our own house Salim Salim is originally om Iraq. He was resettled in Maine at age 11. out of clay bricks. you could only build during the sunny season, because bricks need time to dry. My sisters and At Le: i, along with two sisters-in-law, and some female neigh- Blaine House bors, worked together collecting water. Wehad to walk celebration a long way to get water from streams and rivers so my Photo | Afshin brothers could make the bricks. it took about a week to Mahmoodi make the bricks. My family is big, and everyone helped. We had to wait for the bricks to dry before we could start building. e whole house-building process is called esale, and though the work was hard, the cama- raderie of family and community made the time also feel happy, and festive. And all the helpers knew they would be well fed in exchange for their efforts! My mom cultivated farmland far away in the forest. other families had farmland in the same area. My sisters and brothers and i would walk there aer school to help her, almost everyday. she would be tired, but when i asked her if she was tired, she would deny it. i was only a young child at that time, but i could definitely see for Below myself that she was indeed very tired, and that the culti- Ehklas Ahmed and her vating was hard for her. mother Zakeya Life was hard for kids like me. We had to do things Khamis. Ekhlas coordi- that we weren’t strong enough to do. For example, car- nated the Southern rying big baskets filled with water for long distances; Maine celebration. farming aer school no matter how tired you were; doing chores at home without being asked; along with Photo | KGH keeping up with academic work. e kids here in Maine are very lucky. ey don’t know how hard it is to be a refugee. tobe a refugee in my camp meant you couldn’t do whatever you wanted, you couldn’t own a car, or have special possessions, and you never knew when you might have to move. it’shard to be a refugee. When i got to Maine it was hard for me to see kids playing with clean water, and wasting it in so many ways. i have a lot of wishes in my mind. i wish i could send the water kids waste here to the people who are suffering trying to get water in Africa. When i came here i wondered how Americans got their water so easily. When i first came here, i didn’t speak any english. All i knew was, “i am hungry.” And “My name is Veronica.” As well as how to count to ten - which my sister had taught me when we were in Kenya. i had to learn everything here. everything was new. My school here is very different than my school in tan- Jake Kulaw and Carolyn Tkach Photo | KGH zania. My classes there had 30 or more students, and the classroom was quiet. Here we could have 13 students in a classroom and it sounds like we’re having a party. i wouldn’t say we were always quiet in tanzania, but there was always respect in the classroom. We didn’t get detention or suspension if we misbe- haved, but you would have to do physical work, or you could be whipped by a teacher. e schools didn’t provide food for us. you could bring a snack, but you could only eat it during recess. every morning we had to sing our national song, which was in French. e tanzanian people had their anthem too, but we didn’t sing it because we were congolese. We all had to stand still while singing. at was a time when you would get whipped if you moved. We had class rules, like “no yelling at a teacher or talking back; no wearing high heels to school.” refugees feel safer here than where they came from, but emotionally there is still much to adjust to, and refugees oen find life unsettled. ey also still fear for their relatives, family members, and friends back home. now that i’m here, and learning the culture, i realize that i have many more choices here for my life, especially as a female. i especially appreciate the opportunity for ongoing education. Monique, Cecile, Mufalo Chitam, Maxienne, Charles Photo | Laura deDoes 12 amjambo africa!

Every great relationship begins with a “hello.” kila uhusianouuhusianno muhimumuhhimu huanzahuanzza na “ hujambo”hujammbo”mbo TouteTToutoutte bonne bonnne relation relattion commencecommeence par paar un “salut”. “ssalut”. UmubanoUmubbano unozeuunoze wose wose ubimburirwauubimbuurirwa na n “Muraho”. “Muuraho”..

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e Bride is: Irene Yao e Groom is: Romeo Adji Guests enjoying the celebration

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SOBANUKIRWAIHOHOTERWARICURUZA Abakozi bacu bavuga indimi nyinshi ndetse biteguye gufasha ukuba ahitaruye ndetse bakagira ubwoba. Akavuga ko ariyo ABANTU: HUMAN TRAFFICKING. abantu bava mu moko atandukanye bagize umuryango wa mpamvu bari gukorana na Leta gushyiraho gahunda izajya ifasha Icuruzwa ry’abantu si icyaha gishya gusa muri ino minsi cyaka- Maine. Ubahamagare kuri terefoni 207.775.0026 hanyuma abimukira bashaka kuba banatura mu bice byitaruye umugi bak- jije umurego bikangura abashinzwe kukirwanya harimo polisi, ukande 1334 cyangwa ubahamagare kuri 207.415.8554. abaho bisanzuye. Ibi kandi ni nabyo biri gutuma aba bimukira abanyamategeko n’abandi. Abakorerwa iki cyaha usanga baheruka kwakirwa muri Maine bari gushakirwa aho batura bashyirwa mu bikorwa bigayitse ku ngufu harimo nko kurera GAHUNDA YA “HOST HOMES” MU GUSHAKIRA hatari kure y’umugi. abana, gukora mu mirima n’amaresitora, gukoreshwa imibonano ICUMBI ABIMUKIRA MURI MAINE. Nubwo kwakira aba bimukira bakajyanwa mu bice by’icyaro mpuzabistina ku gahato, gukubitwa ndetse no gukandamiza Tariki 15 Kanama ni wo munsi ntarengwa wahawe abimukira bitari kuri gahunda muri ino minsi ntibivuze ko ubuyobozi umuntu mu bitekerezo. Ibi byose bibaho muri Maine. Maine ni baje gusaba ubuhungiro bari bacumbikiwe ahabera imurik- bw’ibice by’icyaro butazagira uruhare muri uyu muhsinga. Jon imwe muri Leta zihinga ao usanga bamwe mu bimukira abikorwa (expo center)muri Portland. Umujyi wa Portland Jennings umuyobozi w’umugi wa Portland avuga ko byaba ari bashyashya bakoreshwa muburyo butemewe ndetse butana- n’abayobozi bahagarariye imiryango y’abimukira batuye muri ukwigiza nkana niba imigi itari kubona ko aba bimukira ari hemba bikwiriye. Yemwe n’uburyo bakoramo bukaba nta Maine bari kurebera hamwe uko batuza iyi miryango mishya amahirwe akomeye muri Maine. Agira ati: “aba bimukira barize, mutekano uhagije bufite. iheruka kugera muri Maine kuva tariki 9 Kamena. bafite ubumenyi ni inyungu ikomeye mu kuzamura ubukungu Birumvikana ko bigoranye Ko umwimukira mushya amenya Kristina Egan, umuyobozi w’inama nyobozi ya Greater Port- bwa Maine”. amategeko y’iguhugu, ibyo rero bishobora kumuviramo ingo- land (GPCOG) aheruka gutumiza inama y’iri huriro aho we CIEE niyo izarobanura imiryango ishak kwakira abimukira rane zo kuba yacuruzwa muri Amerika. Abimukira cyangwa se n’abo bakorana bazamuye igitekerezo gishya kandi gikomeye cyo muri iyi gahunda yiswe Home Hosts. Iri robanura rizakorwa ha- impunzi zishobora kutamenya amategeko arengera abakozi gushakira aho kuba aba bimukira baje gusaba ubuhunzi. banje kwiga ku miryango ishaka kwakira abimukira. CIEE ndetse naho waregera igihe uburenganzira bwawe bwa- Egan agira ati twishimiye kubafasha aho akomeza avuga ko iki nyuma yaho izashyikiriza amakuru atomoye ku mryango iha- bangamiwe. Abimukira badafite impapuro cg abakorera muri gitekerezo gishya kiswe “Host Homes” kikaba kitezwe kuzana garariye abimukira muri iki gikorwa ari nayo izahuza abimukira Amerika kuri visa y’akazi bashobora gutinya kurega bakeka ko ibisubizo byinshi mu gushakira amacumbi yo gukodesha n’imiryango yemeye kubakira. bazahita basubizwa iwabo. Abimukira bamwe bashobora imiryango igera kuri 70 mu byumweru biri imbere. Muri gahunda Tariki 18 Nyakanga , Guverineri Mills yavuze ko yamaze ko- kwanga kuvuga kugirango batamenyekana imiryango basize ya Host Homes hazabaho guhuza imiryango ishaka gukodesha roshya ibyagenderwagaho ngo umuntu abone ubufasha rusange. muri Afurika igatotezwa cg se nabo bakabura ububasha bwo inzu ku bimukira ndetse inaganire naba nyiri amazu nyuma y’ibi Nubwo muri uku koroshya abimukira bazabasha kubona uko gukorera muri Amerika. biruhuko ubwo ikodesha rizaba risa nirifunguye nanone. barya, bivuza ndetse no kuriha inzu ariko ikibazo cy’amacumbi Preble Street ni umuryango wita ku bahuye nibibazo byo Tom Bell ushinzwe itangazamakuru muri iri huriro rya kiracyari ingume ari nayo mpamvu hari gushakishwa uburyo kugurishwa no guhohoterwa muri amerika kuva 2013. Serivisi Greater Portland (GPCOG) avuga ko bateganya gutangira iki bwacyoroshya by’agateganyo yabo irwanya icuruzwa(ATS) imaze igihe ikora mu kurwanya gitekerezo tariki 19 Nyakanga aho bazahuza umuryango umwe Bell avuga ko hakenewe amacumbi ahagije mu karere ka Port- abacuruza abantu muri Maine. Nubwo iyi serivisi ya ATS ihabwa n’uwuwakira maze noneho bakamenya uburyo bari bukomeze land ndetse ko bizafata iminsi kugirango abimukira baje muri inkunga na Leta ya Amerika si ikigo cya Leta cyangwa se abash- no kuyindi miryango mu cyumweru kizakuriiraho. Maine babonerwe amazu ahagije. Avuga ko hakenewe inzwe umutekano. Iki gitekerez cyo guhuza abimukira n’imiryango ibakira kik- amacumbi y’agateganyo mu gihe umugi n’ibigo byubaka ATS ikorana n’abahuye nibibazo by’icuruzwa ndetse aba cyarateguwe n’imiryango itandukanye y’amadini, irengera amacumbi nka Avesta Housing bizaba biri gushaka igisubizo ki- n’imiryango yabo mu kugirango abahohotewe babashe gusubi- abimukira ndetse n’abahagarariye umugi wa Portland. Harimo rambye kuri iki kibazo. rana icyubahiro n’amahitamo bahoranye mbere. Duha abatu- kandi Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE), Kristina Egan, Executive Director of e Greater Portland gana serivisi zihuta haba ku bana, abakuru ndetse n’abafashe Maine Housing, Avesta Housing, na Carla Hunt uva mu kigo Council of Governments Photo: Tom Bell [/caption] amahitamo atandukanye ku bitsina byabo. Yaba abahuye Compassionate Housing Initiative cyo mu gace ka Yarmouth. Dana Totman, ni umuyobozi mukuru wa Avesta Housing. n’ibibazo byicuruzwa, ikoreshwa ku gahato yaba imibonano Bamwe mu bayobozi b’imiryango y’abimukira bo muri Maine Avuga ko kubonera amacumbi aba bimukira ari ikibazo mpuzabitsina cyangwa se akazi gasanzwe. Abo dufasha si bagize uruhare muri iki giterezo ni nka Pious Ali, Deqa Dhalac, cy’ingutu. Avuga ko bafite abantu bagera ku bihumbi bibiri bari ngombwa ko baba barahuye n’icuruzwa muri Amerika, bashob- Papy Bongibo, Mufalo Chitam, Claude Rwaganje, Micky ku rutonde rutegereje inzu aha akavuga ko iyo biba byoroshye ora kuba barahuriye nabyo iwabo mu gihugu bigatuma baza Bondo, Nsiona Nguizani, Baby Ly na Claudette Ndayininahaze. naba bategereje baba barabonye inzu. Kuri we ngo iri bura ry’a- muri Amerika gusaba ubuhungiro, cyangwa se baranyuze mu Aba bayobozi bakazagira uruhare runini mu guhuza abimukira macumbi rikaba ryongeye gukangura ikibazo cyo kutagira nkambi. n’imiryango ibakira. amacumbi ahagije Maine yari isanganywe. Yongeraho ko ATS ikora muburyo bushyira ubagana imbere ya byose. Bam- Bwana Bell avuga ko abayoboye iki gitekerezo cyo guhuza abimukira batagorana kuko iyo bemerewe gukora bahita batan- ufasha kumva ko serivisi akeneye imuri bugufi ndetse namakuru abimukira n’imiryango yabacumbikira ari abimukira bamaze gira akazi ati rwose si abantu bari hano ngo bafashwe gusa akeneye. Bafasha abahuye niri hohoterwa kumenya uburen- igihe muri Maine. Bakaba ari abayobozi b’imiryango ahubwo bafitiye akamaro leta. ganzira bafite nkabahonotse ihohoterwa ndetse n’amahitamo y’abimukira. Sherrin Vail, ni umuyobozi mu nama nkuru y’ihuriro bafite yabafasha gukira. ATS ifite intego yo gufasha abaho- Buri wese uri kugira uruhare muri iki gitekerezo ashishikajwe ry’abakodesha amazu muri Maine. Nawe yamera ko ikibazo cy’a- hotewe, imiryango yabo kubona ubutabera ndetse bagakira nuko ari umuryango wakira umwimukira ndetse n’umwimukira macumbi ari ingorabahizi muri Maine. Ati twabyibajijeho ken- ibikomere. ku giti cye baba bamerewe neza. Urubuga rusobanura neza ibyiki shi uko twabikemura ariko si ibyaka kanya gusa tugomba kubaka Bakorana n’abantu batandukanye bakabafahsa kubona serivisi gikorwa ruzatangira gusurwa muri uku kwezi aho umuryango amazu aciritse. zikurikira: ushaka kwakira umwimukira uzajya usanga amakuru ugomba Egan akomeza avuga ko ari amahirwe akomeye kuri Maine • Kwita ku kibazo cyabo byimbitse kuba wujujwe ngo ubashe kwakira umwimukira.Urugero harimo kugira abimukira kuko babifitiye ubuhamya ko ahageze • Guhabwa ubufasha bw’ibanze, harimo ubwo kuvurwa nko kuba uwakiriwe abasha kugera ku gikoni. Abakira abimukira hazamuka ubukungu. Yemeza ko abimukira baba ndetse no gufasha ababaswe n’ibiyobyabwenge n’abakiriwe bakazahabwa amahugurwa agendanye n’umuco wa bashoboye kandi ko baciye muri byinshi bituma bakomera. Kuri • Kuvurwa ku babaswe n’ibiyobyabwenge buri wese bikazakorwa na Claudette Ndayininahaze na Micky we ngo yaba umwimukira ushaka ubuhungiro yaba uvuye Mass- • Ubujyanama ku buzima bwo mu mutwe Bondo, bamwe mubashinze umuryango uzwi nka :In Her Pres- achusets yaba uvuye California bose ni bamwe, dukeneye amazu • Guhabwa icumbi by’agateganyo ndetse ukanerekwa aho ence. Abandi bayobozi b’imiryango y’abimukir anabo bazatanga ahagije kugirango Maine ikomeze yakire abimukira b’ingeli zose. wakwaka irya burundu ubumenyi aho bikenewe. Nsiona Nguizani mu ijwi rivugira bose ati “ubuzima bwacu ntag- • Guhuzwa n’izindi serivisi nk’izubuzima, ndetse n’ubufasha Egan agira ati : “ Twifuza ko ubwo imiryango yabimukira isobanuro bugira cyeretse iyo twemeye kubusangira n’abandi”. mu by’amategeko. bashaka ubuhungiro izaba ivuye aha mu nzu bari bacumbiki- Asoza avuga ko kuba ari mu ikipe iri kwakira abimukira bashya • Gufashwa gushyikira ubufasha bwagenewe abaturage na Leta wemo izaba izi neza uko babaho mu ngo zo muri Amerika ari kimwe mubyamunejeje mu buzima bwe. • Gufashwa bya gisivili, iby’abimukira ndetse n’abafitanye ndetse bazi naho bagiye kujya”. Heather Dallas, ni umwe mu Ubaye wifuza kwakira abimukira wakwandika ubutumwa bwa ibibazo n’ubugenzacyaha bakoranye n’imiryango igera kuri 800 yabimukira basaba imeli kuri: [email protected]. • Gutanga serivisi zijyanye nibirebana n’imico . ubuhungiro muri Maine mu myaka itanu itambutse. Avuga ko • Ubuvugizi kubirebana n’ubugenzacyaha ndetse n’ubutabera. kwigishwa ku mabwiriza ngengamuco ari ingenzi kugirango iki MWALIMU DR. AHMED ARAGIRA INAMA Ibibazo bikurikira byatuma umenya niba ibyo wowe cyangwa gitekerezo kigere ku ntego. Avuga ko abantu baba mu nzu bi- ABANA N’ ABABYEYI. umuryango wawe wanyuzemo ari ihohoterwa ryo gucuruza tandukanye bigendeye kuho baturutse bityo guhabwa Kumenya imikorere y’amashuri muri Amerika biragorana abantu: amahugurwa ku mico yaho baje naho baturutse bifasha kubana cyane, bikarushaho ku miryango mishya itaravukiye muri iki gi- 1. Waba warambuwe ibikuranga nka pasiporo bikabikwa? neza mu nzu. hugu. Amashuri afite abakozi benshi bafasha mu kwegera 2. Waba warabashije kuvugisha umuryango wawe n’inshuti mu Ndayininahaze nawe yemera ko kwigisha ku muco ari abantu bafite ibyo bibazo. Ikigora abantu bashya muri Maine ni buryo wisanzuyemo? ngombwa. Imiryango nka In Her Presence, Catholic Charities ukumenya ngo ndavugisha nde ngo ankemurire ikibazo. 3. Waba warasabwe ku ngufu guha amafaranga wakoreye n’umugi wa Portland bakaba baratangiye gutanga amahugurwa Urugero umuryango ushobora kugira ingorane zo kumenya uwo umuntu? ku muco. Ndayininahaze akaba avuga ko gutangira aya bari bubaze uko umwana wabo azajya ajya ku ishuri muri bisi, 4. Haba hari umuntu wagenzuraga aho ukorera cyangwa aho mahugurwa mu matsinda matoya ari ibyingenzi cyane. Avuga cyangwa se umwana wabo akaba afite ikibazo cy’ukuntu azasaba utuye? ko iyi miryango nimara kwakirwa izakomeza gukurikiranwa ishuri rikuru. 5. Waba warahawe amakuru atari yo ku bijyanye n’akazi, ndetse bagakorana n’ibigo by’amashuri n’abaturanyi mu rwego Amashuri afite abakozi bagenewe gufasha muri izo nzego zose. umushahara cg se amasaha y’akazi? rwo kubaka imibanire no kwizerana. Ningombwa ko haboneka Mu nyandiko yanjye wasanga no ku rubuga www.amjam- 6. Waba warasabwe gukora amasaha menshi udafata ikiruhuko ubushobozi bwo gufasha abantu bakabona aho baba ariko no boafrica.com , nasobanuye ukuntu ibigo by’amashuri bifite cg ugasabwa gukora urwaye? kubahugura ni ingenzi cyane. Ms. Ndayininahaze akaba avuga abakozi bafasha abanyeshuri bakeneye ubufasha nk’ubwo. Muri 7. Haba hari umuntu waguteye ubwoba cyangwa akabutera ko amasomo yicyongereza yatangiye kandi ko abangana na 75 iyo nyandiko nkaba nkangurira ababyeyi kureba abo bakozi ku umuryango wawe? bamaze kwiyandikisha kuzatangira tariki 19 Nyakanga. mahsuri y’abana babo bakabagezaho ikibazi cyose baba bafite 8. Waba warasabwe gukora ku ngufu ngo wishyure amadeni Inama nyobozi ya Greater Portland GPCOG Ikaba imaze ku mwana wabo. yawe? kwakira ubusabe bugera kuri 115 bwabashaka kwakira Amashuri afite kandi abajyanama ndetse buri munyeshuri mu 9. Niba uri munsi y’imyaka 18, waba warigeze usabwa gucu abimukira basaba ubuhungiro mu ngo zabo. Ibi biri kuba kandi mashuri yisumbuye afite umujyanama umukurikirana kuva ruza ibicuruzwa byemewe cg se bitemewe n’amategeko mbere yuko hashyirwaho urubuga rushishikariza abantu umwaka watangira. Uyu mujyanama akorana n’umwana kuva cyangwa se akandi kazi ku nyungu zamafaranga, gukoreshwa kwakira abimukira basaba ubuhungiro.Bumwe mu busabe buk- umwaka utangiye kandi umunyeshuri ashobora kugumana umu- imibonano mpuzabitsina cg se gukorera amafaranga , ibiryo, aba buva mu miryango ituye mu cyaro ariko hakaba harimo jyanama imyaka myinshi. Abajyanama nkabo batanga inama ku icumbi cg se ikindi kintu? ubusabe bwo mu gace ka Greater Portland Nsiona Nguizani ni masomo, ku mirimo umwana shobora kwifuza kuzakora ndetse ATS irahari ngo ifashe abantu kumenya ihohotera ryo gucu- umuyobozi w’umuryango w’abimukira bava muri Angola batuye n’inama ku muntu ku giti cye. ruza abantu uko rikorwa ndetse n’uko uwabikorewe yafashwa. muri Maine. Avuga ko kimwe mubyagora aba bimukira ari Continured on page 16 amjamboafrica.com 15 Portuguese Translation HUMAN TRAFFICKING O TRÁFICO DE SERES HOST FAMILIES muitas horas no fogão. Aqueles que vivem à distância de lojas HUMANOS NÃO É UM NOVO CRIME “Portland tem a tradição de receber e acolher pessoas requerentes que vendem ingredientes usados para cozinhar pratos africanos O tráfico de seres humanos não é um novo crime, mas recen- de asilo, mas nunca tivemos situação como essa antes, com tantas precisarão de ajuda para chegar a essas lojas regularmente. Em temente levou a atenção e ação intensas entre serviços sociais, pessoas chegando ao mesmo tempo. Tenho orgulho da Câmara Mu- Portland, essas lojas incluem Save a Lot na St. John Street; Loja serviços jurídicos, policiais e o público em geral. As vítimas / so- nicipal, do pessoal da cidade, de outras cidades da região metro- Moriah na Avenida Cumberland; Hannaford na Forest Avenue breviventes do tráfico humano são forçadas ou coagidas - por politana de Portland e de todas as organizações sem fins lucrativos e o Mercado L'Africana na Brighton Avenue (que oferece serviço meio de violência sexual, física, psicológica e / ou tortura - a re- que responderam tão prontamente para apoiar os nossos novos viz- de entrega). A Lewiston tem uma grande variedade de lojas na alizar uma variedade de trabalho, incluindo trabalho sexual, inhos e a Governadora por estender seu apoio” — Pious Ali Rua de Lisboa. serviços domésticos, puericultura, trabalho agrícola e trabalho Para saber mais sobre como se tornar uma família anfitriã, visite: em restaurantes. Todos estes existem no Maine. O Maine tam- ALOJAMENTO: https://www.host-homes.com Se alguém tiver uma unidade de bém abriga trabalhadores, muitos deles imigrantes recentes, ex- Com um prazo de saída estabelecido aos 15 de agosto próximo aluguel ou uma propriedade, por favor, entre em contato com a Di- plorados por práticas injustas de trabalho e imigração, pouca ou devido as obrigações contratuais prévias nas instalações do Expo, visão de Serviços Sociais da Cidade de Portland, 207-775-7911. nenhuma remuneração e condições inseguras de trabalho. e uma crise habitacional acessível que vem se intensificando há AULAS DE INGLÊS: Como pode ser difícil entender as leis e os sistemas de um novo anos em todo o Maine, os líderes comunitários e da cidade de As primeiras aulas formais de inglês para os requerentes de asilo país, os imigrantes podem ser especialmente vulneráveis ao trá- Portland reuniram uma forte coalizão para localizar moradia adultos que se hospedam no Centro Expo aconteceram em 22 de fico dentro dos Estados Unidos. Os imigrantes, sejam requer- para os requerentes de asilo que começaram a chegar no Maine julho. Organizado por um ano de colaboração em inglês como entes de asilo ou refugiados, podem não saber quais são os seus em 9 de junho. É "todo o baralho prático" à medida que o prazo segunda língua (ESOL), convocado por Júlia Trujillo, do Es- direitos como trabalhadores ou não saber a quem pedir ajuda. se aproxima. critório das Oportunidades Econômicas da cidade de Portland, Imigrantes sem documentos ou que estão dentro dos EUA em Kristina Egan, Diretora Executiva do Conselho de Gover- o programa de um mês é um esforço de equipe. Os membros da um programa de visto de trabalhador convidado não podem bus- nadores da Grande Portland (GPCOG), convocou a coalizão. O equipe organizadora são Hope Acts, Portland Adult Education, car ajuda devido ao medo de serem processados ou deportados. que inclui líderes imigrantes, organizações religiosas, represen- Learning Works, YMCA of Southern Maine, In Her Presence, Alguns imigrantes podem hesitar em falar por causa de ameaças tantes da cidade de Portland, Conselho de Intercâmbio Educa- Salvation Army, Children's Museum of Portland - todas as or- a suas famílias em casa ou podem temer perder sua capacidade de cional Internacional (CIEE), Maine Housing, Avesta Housing ganizações que ensinam Inglês, juntamente com seus outros pro- trabalhar nos EUA. e Compassionate Housing Initiative em Yarmouth. A Sra. Egan gramas. Carolyn Graney, da Hope Atts, Claudette Preble Street se preocupa com as necessidades de todos os so- disse que sua equipe afastou outros projetos para se concentrar Ndayininahaze, da In Her Presence, Valerie DeVuyst, da West- breviventes de tráfico de seres humanos e, desde 2013, nossos nessa emergência pública de alto nível. brook Adult Education (antigamente da Portland Adult Edu- Serviços Anti-Tráfico (ATS) têm sido trabalhando para acabar "Estamos felizes em fazer isso",disse ela. O grupo está lançando cation), e Júlia Trujillo, estavam no local no dia 22 de julho para com o tráfico humano no Maine. Embora o ATS seja financiado “Host Homes”, um braço importante de um plano geral de garantir que o programa fosse lançado corretamente. pelo Departamento de Justiça dos EUA para as Vítimas de habitação que também inclui a transferência de cerca de 70 O programa foi concebido para dar um impulso aos requer- Crime, não faz parte do governo ou da aplicação da lei. famílias para unidades alugadas nas próximas semanas, bem como entes de asilo enquanto se preparam para sair do Expo e entrar A ATS trabalha com os sobreviventes e suas comunidades para quando o estoque sazonal de casas tradicionalmente se abre no nas comunidades do Maine. A colaborativa organizou o local da garantir que os sobreviventes sejam capacitados a fazer suas final da temporada de verão. Host Homes começou a juntar os re- aula, a programação, professores voluntários, creches e um cur- próprias escolhas e recuperar o poder sobre suas próprias vidas. querentes de asilo com famílias anfitriãs para fornecer habitação rículo. Quando fizeram uma convocação para professores vol- Fornecemos serviços intensivos de gestão de casos em todo o es- de curto prazo para algumas famílias. Líderes imigrantes envolvi- untários, eles rapidamente receberam dezenas de respostas. tado para mulheres e homens, indivíduos transexuais e crianças dos na criação de Host Homes incluem Pious Ali, Deqa Dhalac, Sessenta professores voluntários foram treinados no currículo e que foram forçadas a todos os tipos de tráfico de seres humanos, Papy Bongibo, Mufalo Chitam, Claude Rwaganje, Micky Bondo, o acordo de colaboração foi o melhor a ser usado. Intérpretes incluindo sexo e trabalho. As pessoas que atendemos não precisam Nsiona Nguizani, Baba Ly e Claudette Ndayininahaze. voluntários em francês, português e lingala estão a bordo para ter experiência de tráfego nos EUA; os clientes podem ter sido “Estamos a ver um movimento significativo na parte dos an- ajudar também. Cada turma é liderada por uma equipe de três traficados dentro do seu país de origem, forçando-os a fugir para fitriões voluntários,”disse Chris Hall, Diretor das Iniciativas Re- membros, que inclui professores de inglês experientes e um in- asilo, dentro de um campo de refugiados ou durante a migração. gionais e Conselho Geral da GPCOG. “Até 25 de julho, 36 térprete, e cada turma se reúne duas vezes por semana durante O ATS é centrado no cliente e baseado em uma filosofia de ca- famílias anfitriãs foram examinadas pelo CIEE, e líderes de imi- duas horas por sessão. O foco está na comunicação oral e o pro- pacitação que aumenta o acesso a serviços, suporte e infor- grantes começaram a se reunir com essas famílias para iniciar o grama continuará por quatro semanas. A creche foi organizada mações. Nós ajudamos sobreviventes a entender serviços e processo de adequação. "O trabalho do GPCOG é manter os no local, na King Middle School, pelo Children's Museum of informações; e apoia os direitos dos sobreviventes de fazer suas canais abertos," disse ele. O escritório dele está desenvolvendo Maine. Os voluntários da United Way também estão ajudando. próprias escolhas. Nosso objetivo é facilitar a cura e o cresci- uma lista que eles esperam que seja suficiente para atender às ne- As crianças mais velhas que estão hospedadas no Centro Expo mento e promover a justiça individual e sistêmica para todas as cessidades atuais e futuras. participam nas aulas de verão do distrito, que começou em 8 de pessoas, famílias e comunidades traficadas. Devido à escassez de moradias em Portland, algumas famílias julho. Entre 24 de junho e 3 de julho, 65 crianças foram regis- Trabalhamos com os clientes desde o início para garantir que de requerentes de asilo estão sendo oferecidas para morar fora tadas no Centro Multilíngue das Escolas Públicas de Portland eles recebam opções de como e quando trabalham connosco, in- da área de Portland. Alguns solicitantes de asilo no Centro Expo nas séries K-12. cluindo o acesso aos seguintes serviços: expressaram ansiedade em viver fora da Grande Portland, sem INFORMAÇÃO LEGAL: • Gerenciamento intensivo de casos acesso fácil a transporte, advogados de imigração ou amigos e Um dos maiores desafios para os recém-chegados será enfrentar • Assistência com necessidades básicas, incluindo tratamento serviços familiares. Apesar suas ansiedades, eles entendem que a o tribunal de imigração. Solicitada a ponderar com conselhos, médico e de uso de substâncias disponibilidade das moradias é limitada e que Portland não tem Júlia Brown, Advogada e Procuradora do Projeto de Defesa • Tratamento assistido por medicação para dependência casa suficiente para todos morarem em apartamentos na cidade Legal do Imigrante (ILAP), disse: “As pessoas que buscam asilo de opiáceos imediatamente. O Sr. Hall disse: “Se as famílias que inicialmente devem ter apenas um advogado de imigração para ajudá-lo em • Aconselhamento sobre saúde mental e uso de substâncias deixam Portland desejarem retornar, devem se sentir seguras seu caso de asilo. O “Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project” está • Abrigo e referências de alojamento sabendo que seus amigos e serviços não as esquecerão. Eles ainda fornecendo informações e recursos legais para famílias recém- • Ligações a outros serviços, como assistência médica e estarão lá. Voluntários intervieram para ajudar as famílias a se chegadas.” assistência jurídica estabelecerem em diferentes cidades e municípios, e alguns Do ILAP: A Governadora do Maine anunciou uma nova regra • Ajuda com acesso a benefícios públicos membros da comunidade que não podem hospedar ofereceram sobre a Assistência Geral (GA) em 18 de julho de 2019. A G.A. • Referências civis, criminais e de imigração transporte e outra ajuda. Treinamentos culturais começaram a é um programa existente em todas as cidades do Maine que ajuda • Serviços culturalmente sensíveis ajudar os residentes locais e os recém-chegados a se conhecerem. pessoas que não têm dinheiro suficiente para pagar suas despe- • Advocacia através do sistema de justiça criminal Os requerentes de asilo que já se mudaram para Brunswick dis- sas necessárias. A G.A. dá vouchers (não dinheiro) para pagar As perguntas a seguir podem ajudar a confirmar se o que você, seram aos líderes imigrantes que amam a nova situação. Dizem por alojamento, alimentação e outras necessidades básicas. seu membro da família ou um membro da comunidade experi- que estão dormindo bem e que é ótimo estar em uma casa. Esta nova regra significa que você é elegível para os benefícios mentou é o tráfico: A Sra. Ndayininahaze, uma Facilitadora Cultural e cofun- do GA se tiver: 1. Os seus documentos de identificação ou passaporte foram dadora da “In Her Presence,” disse que as orientações culturais Um aviso para aparecer (NTA) recebido dos funcionários da retirados de você? são fundamentais para as famílias que se mudam para áreas sem imigração dizendo que você 2. Você conseguiu entrar em contato com sua família ou uma comunidade africana estabelecida. In Her Presence, precisará ir para a imigração tribunal, AND estão planejando amigos livremente? Catholic Charities, Portland Family Promise, e a cidade de Port- solicitar asilo. 3. Você foi forçado a dar a alguém o dinheiro que ganhou? land já começaram a liderar orientações para ajudar a mitigar o Traga uma cópia do seu NTA com você quando vai para o es- 4. Outra pessoa estava no controle de onde você morou medo do desconhecido por parte dos imigrantes e de suas co- critório da GA. Se você já tiver preenchido um formulário de ou trabalhou? munidades anfitriãs e famílias. Ndayininahaze enfatizou que as mudança de endereço ou tiver recebido um aviso de audiência, 5. Você recebeu informações erradas sobre o tipo de trabalho, orientações de pequenos grupos funcionam melhor. O plano é traga cópias deles também, se você os tiver. salário ou horas? “seguir as famílias à medida que elas se mudam para a comu- Se você tiver um NTA, você NÃO precisa pedir ou aplicar 6. Você foi forçado a trabalhar longas horas, não fazer pausas nidade para continuar o apoio transcultural, envolver escolas e para asilo para obter benefícios do GA. ou forçado a trabalhar enquanto estava doente? vizinhanças, a fim de construir relacionamentos e confiança. Re- Apresentar um pedido de asilo apressado pode prejudicar seu 7. Alguém ameaçou você ou sua família? cursos é uma coisa, mas o componente social é crucial,”ela disse. caso de imigração. Você tem um ano depois de chegar aos Esta- 8. Você foi forçado a trabalhar para pagar uma dívida? Carolyn Graney, coordenadora do programa Esperança, enco- dos Unidos para solicitar asilo. Mesmo se você tiver preenchido 9. Se você tem menos de 18 anos, você teve que mexer, vender rajou as cidades a darem as boas-vindas aos recém-chegados um pedido de asilo, se você tiver um NTA, você não precisa bens legais ou ilegais, fazer sexo ou outras formas de africanos para criar um centro comunitário com voluntários, enviá-lo para o tribunal de imigração para obter o GA. trabalho por dinheiro, comida, abrigo ou outras onde os recém-chegados podem se reunir, advogados de imi- Como essa regra é tão nova, é possível que você ouça algo difer- necessidades? gração podem se encontrar com clientes, treinamentos cultur- ente no escritório da GA. Se você mostrar os documentos lista- O ATS está disponível para ajudar a entender o que é o trá- ais e comunidades. dos aqui e é negado os benefícios do GA, por favor, ligue para fico, como é que parece e como as vítimas podem obter ajuda. Segundo Ndayininahaze, os treinamentos culturais devem in- Maine Equal Justice em 207-626-7058. Maine Equal Justice é uma Nossos assistentes sociais falam muitas línguas e estão cluir um foco na preparação de alimentos. Aqueles que vivem organização sem fins lucrativos que não faz parte do governo. disponíveis para dar suporte a todos os membros da comunidade em casas de hóspedes vão querer saber se a cozinha está Se você estiver planejando solicitar asilo, mas não tiver um diversa do Maine. Por favor, não hesite em contactar-nos em disponível para eles o dia todo, ou apenas em determinados mo- NTA, vamos fornecer mais informações sobre o que fazer 207.775.0026 extensão 1334 ou 207.415.8554. mentos, e quando devem cozinhar pratos que podem levar quando recebermos mais informações do governo do Maine. 16 Kinyarwanda Continued Izi ni zimwe muri serivisi abajyanama batanga ku bana mu mashuri yisumbuye: • Abajyanama bifashishije ubushakashatsi batanga inama zifasha umwana kumenya ubushobozi bwe ndetse nibyo akunda. • Abajyanama bigisha abana uko bakemura ibibazo bityo bakabasha gutsinda mu ishuri. • Abajyanama bakorana n’abanyeshuri n’imiryango gushyiraho gahunda bakabafasha guhitamo amasomo ajyanye n’ubushobozi bwabo ndetse n’inyungu bayabonamo. Abajyanama bashobora no gufasha umwana kuvumbura bumwe mu bucuruzi. • Abajyanama bafasha abanyeshuri kwiyandkisha mu mashuri makuru ndetse na kaminuza igihe bakiri ku ntebe y’ayisumbuye. Ibi bikaba ari ikintu kiza mu kubatera akanyabugabo. • Abajyanama bafatanya n’abanyeshuri yaba umwe umwe cg muri rusange kuzuza ibisabwa ku bashaka kujya muri kaminuza zisumbuye. • Abajyanama bakurkirana ubusabe bw’abana bwo kwinjira muri kaminuza bakohereza indan- gamanota ndetse nibindi bisabwa mu gusaba kwemererwa kwiga mu mashuri makuru Abajyanama bashobora kugira uruhare rukomeye mu myigire y’umwana wawe. Ababyeyi n’a- bana bagomba kujya babasha guhura n’ Abajyanama ku mashuri mu ntangiriro za buri mwaka.

NOUVELLE RÈGLE D’ASSISTANCE GÉNÉRALE POUR CEUX QUI ONT UNE CONVOCATION INTITULÉE “NOTICE TO APPEAR” ET QUI VONT DEMANDER D’ASILE Le 18 juillet le gouverneur de Maine a annoncé une nouvelle règle d’assistance générale (GA). GA est un programme dans chaque ville dans le Maine qui aide ceux qui n’ont assez d’argent de payer leurs dépenses nécessaires. GA vous donne les bons (pas d’argent) de payer le logement, la nourriture et les autres besoins nécessaires. Cette nouvelle règle veut dire que vous êtes éligible pour GA si vous avez: •Une convocation intitulée “Notice to Appear” (NTA) d’immigration qui dit qu’il faut comparaître dans une cour d’immigration. • ET vous avez l’intention de demander d’asile Apportez une copie de votre NTA avec vous au bureau de GA. Si vous avez déjà rempli le formulaire pour changer votre adresse ou vous avez reçu un avertissement d’une audition, apportez ces copies si vous les avez. Si vous avez un NTA, vous n’avez pas besoin de déposer votre demande d’asile de recevoir les bienfaits de GA. En déposant une demande d’asile à la hâte, vous pouvez faire mal à votre cas d’immigration. Vous avez une année après votre arrivée aux États-Unis de demander d’asile. Même si vous avez rempli le formulaire de faire votre demande, si vous n’avez pas un NTA, il ne faut pas l’envoyer à la cour d’immigration d’obtenir GA. Puisque cette règle soit nouvelle, il est possible que vous entendiez les choses différentes du bureau de GA. Si vous leur donnez les papiers notés ici et vous êtes refusé GA, téléphonez à Maine Equal Justice (207-626-7058). Maine Equal Justice est une organisation à but non lucratif et nous ne faisons pas partie du gouvernement. Si vous allez déposer une demande d’asile mais, vous n’avez pas un NTA, nous allons vous donner plus d’information quand nous recevons plus d’information du gouvernement de Maine. amjamboafrica.com 17 HUMAN TRAFFICKING TROUBLE SLEEPING? By Preble Street Staff By Emily Erickson, MD HUMAn tRAFFICkInG IS nOt A nEW CRIME, but it has recently prompted heightened attention and tROUBLE SLEEPInG IS InCREDIBLY COMMOn at any age. action among social services, legal services, law enforcement, and the general public. Human traffick- Does any of the following sound familiar? ing victims/survivors are forced or coerced — through sexual, physical, psychological violence, and/or torture — to perform a variety of labor including sex work, domestic services, childcare, agricultural • e toddler who refuses a nap and fights bedtime. labor, and restaurant work. All these exist in Maine. Maine is also home to laborers, many of them re- • e teen who is texting friends at 1 am. cent immigrants, who are exploited by unfair labor and immigration practices, receive little to no pay, • e parent who can’t relax at home and is overloaded and are subjected to unsafe working conditions. with thoughts of work. Since understanding the laws and systems of a new country can be challenging, immigrants can be es- • e retiree who watches tV in bed for hours before fi- pecially vulnerable to trafficking inside the United States. Immigrants, whether asylum-seekers or nally falling asleep at midnight, only to wake again at 4 am. refugees, may not know their rights as workers or may not know to whom to turn for help. Immigrants ankfully, there are some changes you can make at home that are likely to help every- who are undocumented or who are inside the U.S. on a guest worker visa program may not seek help one sleep more soundly. due to fear of prosecution or deportation. Some may hesitate to speak out due to threats to their fam- Let’s start at the beginning. At birth, infants’ brains are not developed enough to know ilies back home or they may fear losing their ability to work in the U.S. the difference between night and day. Babies gain this ability when they’re about 4 Preble Street cares about the needs of all human trafficking survivors. Since 2013, our Anti-traffick- months old. is is the age at which I encourage parents to start teaching infants how ing Services (AtS) has been working to end human trafficking in Maine. While AtS is funded by the to sleep well on their own, by allowing them to find ways to comfort themselves and by U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime, it is not part of the government or law en- setting a consistent sleep schedule. forcement. Although most babies transition to only one nap by 18 months old, many continue AtS works with survivors and their communities to ensure survivors are empowered to make their own to need an aernoon nap until they are at least 3 years old, and some children benefit choices and take back power over their own lives. We provide intensive case management services from a nap (or at least quiet time) until they start school. Many toddlers will go through throughout the state to women and men, transgender individuals, and children who have been forced periods of fighting naps and/or bedtime well before their bodies are truly ready to stop into all types of human trafficking, including sex and labor. e people we serve do not need to have napping. When this occurs, I recommend parents maintain a consistent routine and experienced trafficking in the U.S.; clients may have been trafficked inside their home country, forcing continue to encourage an aernoon nap. Doing so oen results in toddlers going back them to flee for asylum; inside a refugee camp; or during migration. to their old sleep pattern before long. Many kids actually have a harder time falling AtS is client-centered and grounded in an empowerment philosophy that increases access to services, asleep when they are overtired, so giving them the opportunity to catch up on sleep support, and information. We help survivors understand services and information, and support the may help. rights of survivors to make their own choices. Our purpose is to facilitate healing and growth and to pro- Although the amount of sleep children need decreases as they get older, most teens mote individual and systemic justice for all trafficked persons, families, and communities. still need 8-10 hours of sleep at night to feel rested and perform at their best. An in- From the outset, we work with clients to ensure they are offered choices in how and when they work creasingly common challenge is the interference of screens (tV, video games, phones, with us, including access to the following services: and tablets) with sleep. I recommend families have a rule of not allowing screens in the • Intensive case management bedroom overnight because the temptation to use them is strong. e last 30-60 min- • Assistance with basic needs, including medical and substance use treatment utes before bedtime should be spent without a screen, to give the brain a chance to wind • Medication Assisted treatment for opiate dependence down before sleep. • Mental health and substance use counseling Screen use disrupts sleep patterns in children and adults. I oen hear from adults that • Shelter and housing referrals they have trouble sleeping because they can’t “turn off ” their minds. Worrying and rac- • Links to other services, such as healthcare and legal aid ing thoughts are common, and they can make it difficult to both fall and stay asleep. • Help with access to public benefits Regular physical activity is one of the best ways to allow the mind to clear so that sleep • Civil, criminal, and immigration referrals comes more easily. trying just 10 minutes of walking every day may make a difference. • Culturally sensitive services Practicing muscle relaxation and breathing exercises also helps by breaking the cycle of • Advocacy through the criminal justice system worry and focusing the mind on physical sensations. ere are many free videos online that can guide you through these techniques. e following questions may help confirm whether or not something that you, your family member, or e amount of sleep we need continues to decrease from childhood through old age. a community member has experienced is considered trafficking: Although naps can feel refreshing, I recommend avoiding them if you are having trou- 1. Were your identification documents or passport taken away from you? ble sleeping at night, so that you feel more tired when it is time for bed. And the no- 2. Were you prevented from contacting your family or friends? screens rule definitely applies to the bedroom. Spending a prolonged period of time in 3. Were you forced to give someone else the money you earned? bed while awake can trick your brain into thinking it doesn’t need to be resting while 4. Was another person in control of where you lived or worked? in the bedroom. Using the tV to fall asleep usually backfires. 5. Were you given misinformation about the type of work, salary, or hours? If you have tried these tips and are still sleeping poorly, I recommend that you see your 6. Were you forced to work long hours, to work without taking breaks, or to work while sick? primary care provider. It’s possible that there may be a medical problem that is pre- 7. Did someone threaten you or your family? venting you from sleeping well. 8. Were you forced to work to pay off a debt? 9. If you are under 18, did you have to panhandle, sell either legal or illegal goods, have sex, or perform other sorts of work for money, food, shelter, or basic needs? Dr. Emily Erickson practices at Northern Light Mercy Primary Care in Gorham, Maine.

AtS is available to help understand what trafficking is, what it looks like, and how victims can get help. Our caseworkers speak many languages and are available to support all members of the diverse Maine Each month, Let’s Talk will focus on sayings that community. Please feel free to contact us at (207) 775-0026 extension 1334 or (207) 415-8554. might sound funny or confusing to a new language learner. So if you have ever thought “What did they mean by that?” or “What are they trying to say?” this column is for you. We are in the dog days of summer and the Like us on weather is hot hot hot. Hopefully, everyone is able to cool off in some of Maine’s beautiful lakes, rivers, and the ocean, of course. keep CONGRESSWOMAN PINGREE WANTS TO HELP ASYLUM By Claudia Jakubowski cool and enjoy the summer. SEEKERS GET TO WORK FASTER Here are four idioms – expressions in which the mean- ings of the words are not the same as the meaning of the saying – that all relate to the heat and summer. e Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act, which was introduced by Congresswoman Chellie Pin- gree on May 16, was referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship on June 26. e bill Under the sun — A great number of things has seven original cosponsors including Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Jim Mc- At the family reunion, all of the relatives talked about everything under the sun. Govern, Jan Schakowsky, Veronica Escobar, and Jesus Garcia. Representative Mark Pocan signed on as a If you can’t stand the heat, then get out of the kitchen — If you can’t with- cosponsor on June 19. stand the difficulties of the situation, you should leave it to others rather than complain- e bill’s passage would positively impact Maine’s economy in two ways. Currently, the law reads that ing. an asylum seeker has to wait 180 days aer filing for asylum before he or she can be employed. Congress- Friends told Laurie that if she couldn’t stand the heat, she should get out of the kitchen, so she woman Pingree's bill would reduce the waiting period to 30 days. is would allow asylum seekers to be- quit her stressful job. come self-sufficient much more quickly, decreasing their reliance on General Assistance. Further, the long Beat the heat — toremain cool in the hot weather waiting period in effect at this time is limiting the access employers have to an able-bodied workforce very Leopold beat the heat by swimming in the pool at his apartment complex. much in need of work, at a time when the U.S. is experiencing historically low unemployment levels. Catch some rays — tospend time in the sunlight e current law requiring the 180 day waiting period dates from 1996. Congresswoman Pingree’s bill Alise looked forward to catching some rays on her summer vacation. makes no changes to law or regulations relating to the asylum process itself. e bill does not impact in If you have questions about sayings you have heard Americans use that you don’t under- any way how decisions are made as to who does or does not receive asylum. e bill only impacts the abil- stand, or questions about American culture, please email your questions to Claudia at ity of the petitioner to work while awaiting a decision on their asylum claim. [email protected] and “Let’s talk” will be happy to help. As of now, the extended waiting period will prevent the asylum seekers who have recently arrived in Portland from working for many months to come. While they wait, they will have no choice but to be de- Claudia Jakubowski has her Masters Degree in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of pendent on the generosity of others. Yet these able-bodied - and, in many cases, highly-trained - workers Other Languages). would like to be employed. ey are ready to work hard. Passage of the Asylum Seeker Work Authoriza- tion Act would allow them to go to work while they await a decision on their asylum petitions. 18 amjambo africa! Lee Auto Malls Announces Fee-Based Loans. NO INTEREST CHARGED! Here are just a few of the vehicles available under this program:

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PROFILE: HANNAH DEANGELIS ited case management services to secondary migrants. bors, and are looking for any social connections they can find in Maine’s refugees come from refugee camps, where many of By Kathreen Harrison the community, such as immigrant-led associations. them have lived for decades. In Africa, these camps are located For herself, Ms. DeAngelis plans to make Portland her long- HANNAH DEANgELIS IS THE PROgRAM DIRECTOR of Maine’s primarily in Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, term home. “Portland has always been a very welcoming city only refugee resettlement program, Catholic Charities Refugee Botswana, Kenya, Uganda, and Zambia. According to the and, since Trump took office, people in Portland are more proac- and Immigration Services (RIS). In her capacity as program di- United Nations High Commissioner on Refugees, “An un- tive, more involved in advocacy work around immigration.” She rector, Ms. DeAngelis oversees a staff that provides a broad precedented 70.8 million people around the world have been expressed satisfaction at living and working in the same com- range of essential services to a very vulnerable population. Ac- forced from home. Among them are nearly 25.9 million munity. “I like seeing people I work with in the grocery store, cording to the United Nations High Commissioner on refugees, over half of whom are under the age of 18.” and doing things like attending local events that are connected Refugees (UNHCR), a refugee is “Any person who is outside e United States has admitted 21,260 refugees so far in fis- to people I work with.” their country of origin and unable or unwilling to return there cal year 2019 (which ends October 1, 2019). In 2016, by com- Mainers interested in helping refugees are encouraged to con- or to avail themselves of its protection, on account of a well- parison, 84,989 refugees resettled in the United States. tact Baba Ly, Assistant Director of Refugee and Immigration founded fear of persecution for reasons of race, religion, na- According to Refugee Council USA, “e first half of Fiscal Services, at [email protected]. Volunteers are needed in the tionality, membership in a particular group, or political Year 2019 saw a 70% decline in refugee arrivals when compared American Friends Program and the Senior Companion Pro- opinion.” Many of the people RIS serves have experienced to the first half of Fiscal Year 2017, with a 90% reduction in the gram. e time commitment for each program is approximately trauma, and RIS case workers are oen the first people to wel- resettlement of Muslim refugees overall and a 48% reduction in two hours per week, with a six-month commitment. Volunteers come them to Maine at this turning point in their lives. Christian refugees, including targeted Christian minorities.” Ac- provide practical help – such as rides to the grocery store, assis- “Every day I feel incredibly honored to work alongside our cording to Catholic Charities Maine, 675 refugees were resettled tance toward obtaining a driver’s license, English conversation – staff at the Refugee and Immigration Services,” Ms. DeAngelis in Maine in fiscal year 2016. e number so far for fiscal year as well as companionship. said. “Wehave 14 staff people (reduced from 24 staff people two 2019 is 131. years ago, due to federal funding cuts) from 12 different coun- In addition to significant reductions in numbers of refugees tries working here, and they do compassionate work.” resettled since 2016, Migration Policy Institute reports, “Fund- Ms. DeAngelis’ interest in social justice work began when she ing for both reception and placement services, and for other was a child. Among other achievements, she once led a school services that assist arriving refugees, have been reduced, causing walkout in Readfield, Maine, to protest the removal of the rain- a number of local affiliates of the nine national resettlement bow flag. She credits her family and the Readfield community agencies to scale back or end their resettlement programs.” with having been “enormously supportive” while she was grow- Reflecting on her work with refugee resettlement under the ing up. Aer college and five years in the Boston area, where she current administration, Ms. DeAngelis said, “e systemic chal- worked in the nonprofit sector and Boston public schools, she lenges can feel overwhelming. e work is not easy.” On the pos- returned to Maine as the Assistant Director of Programs at itive side, she noted a significant improvement in state-level Refugee and Immigration Services (RIS). For two years, she communication within Maine in the new administration. worked under Tarlan Ahmadov. Ms. DeAngelis praised the work Catholic Charities has done “He was a great boss,” she said. “I learned alongside him. He since it became the primary agency for resettling refugees in was a trusting supervisor, and I learned the ropes from him.” Ms. Maine in 1975. RIS helps with the “obstacles of the everyday” – DeAngelis become Program Director two years ago, when Mr. medical services, work eligibility, affordable housing, furnish- Portrait of Safi, by Susan Beebe, oil on canvas Ahmadov became State Refugee Coordinator for Catholic ings, landlord negotiations. She noted that finding affordable Portrait of Jordan, by Jonathan Frost, oil on canvas Charities Maine. housing for new arrivals in Maine is extremely difficult and e services that RIS provides include case management, em- praised South Portland’s Airbnb regulations as one step toward Jordan Shabani and Safi Paulo arrived in Maine with their ployment services, elder services, family reunification services, increasing affordable housing stock. children in August 2016 as refugees. ey had lived for 20 and mentoring programs, among others. RIS is contracted to “ese refugees have been through unimaginable trauma, years in a refugee camp in Tanzania. ey are both originally serve primary refugees, who have been resettled in Maine di- which is isolating and overwhelming,” Ms. DeAngelis said. She from Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). rectly from other countries, during their first 30-90 days in the is committed to increasing the personal wellness assistance RIS U.S. In Portland, RIS is also contracted to provide limited case provides. “Weneed to take care of their emotional needs, as well e story of their journey from a small city in DRC to Maine management services to secondary migrants – those who have as help them to get by.” She said that refugees’ mental and emo- will appear on our website: amjamboafrica.com moved to Maine from other states, where they were initially re- tional health is partly tied to family reunification. Caseworkers settled – as well as to asylees. In Lewiston, RIS can provide lim- are increasingly trying to introduce new arrivals to their neigh- 20 amjambo africa!