Stirling Stories Pastor Eric Chimu and Selene Chimu

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ContributorCommunity HistoryDescriptionInterview with Pastor Eric Chimu and his wife Celine, discussing the Congo war and escaping to Uganda, before coming to Australia. Celine and Erica speak multiple languages, and Celine completed university in French. They talk about the difficulties in migrating to Australia and the challenges of learning English, finding employment and housing and trying to help their community. Abigail Mamas is a not for profit enterprise seeking to empower and upskill women.

Warning - there are some topics that may be distressing.

Videography by Mike O'Hara, in conversation with Emma-Clare Bussell at the Mount Flora Regional Museum. TypeStirling StoriesCollectionRefugee HeritageDate created2025Duration15 minutes

CONNECTIONS

Related organisationAbigail MamasRelated personCeline Lwabandji ChimuPastor Eric Kabego ChimuRelated placeMirrabooka

IDENTIFIERS

Accession number2025.0242

ADMINISTRATION

Date of acquisition2025