Kevin's interview is with Sebastian a refugee currently living in Bridgeport, CT. Sebastian is willing to come to a school to tell his story and if interested, please contact us.

Sebastian Chigamba Mhlanga was born in Zimbabwe on 10/29/66 and as an adult, was employed as high school teacher.

He was forced to leave his homeland due to political unrest and instability and all the horrific incidents associated with a country in deep turmoil. He arrived in Zambia on 4/2/02 and settled into a refugee camp along with his wife and their children.

On 9/26/06, Sebastian left the refugee camp in Zambia and flew with his family to Chicago to begin a new life, equipped with only his hopes and dreams. He eventually moved his family to Bridgeport, CT (with the help of "The Institute of Connecticut") where he now lives with his wife, 5 sons and 2 daughters.

His wife works 7 days a week while he attends school with the goal of eventually receiving his BA in General Studies as he hopes to return to teaching one day. He has applied to become a citizen although he understands that this process will take a longer time than he originally expected.

His children attend school and they all hope to return to Africa one day to not only see family members that they left behind, but also help with the plight of other refugees that were not fortunate enough to be given a chance for a new life. Following is an unscripted interview with Sebastian.

Listen to Sebastians Story


Kevin is asking Sebastian what life in the refugee camp was like.

This is Sebastian in Bridgeport, when we interviewed him. Click the Videos to the right to hear his story. © 2007, SRA-USA.org


These are some of Sebastian's children. © 2007, SRA-USA.org