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NameCharles
Gendermale
Country of OriginSierra Leone
Destination CountryAustralia
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The war had destroyed my country and forced me to flee Sierra Leone in 2000. I had to live in a refugee camp in Ghana. It was hard leaving my country. In Ghana it was difficult to buy things because if you are a foreigner, prices increase, so food was expensive. It was hard to communicate because I didnt speak the language. I was very happy when finally my name came up to start a new life in a new country. What we had been hearing about was mainly America; Australia was not a country that I heard much about in Africa. Even then when Australia came up it, was a joyous moment. I came to Australia in 2009 alone, but in 2013 I was able to bring my wife, my mum, my sister and my mother in law. I now have a 14 month baby and my wife is pregnant. Australia has been more than we expected. It was great to move here. I am now a public servant, Youth Worker in Canberra. I have also been able to engage and bring African culture to Canberra through the steering committee of the National Multicultural Office, bringing drumming and dance activities. It has given me an opportunity to showcase my talents and make a difference in my community. In addition to the cultural promotion, I also have pastoral meetings with my community and impart my knowledge to young people. This is my contribution to Australia. In the future I would like to be able to settle down and have peace and stability back home and impart what I have learned in Australia and make a difference there. I dont know when or if that will happen, maybe my kids will get to see a changed country and they can carry this vision forward.

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