The Sudanese Community Association of Maine hosts events geared towards showing their children the importance of education and going to school. Kyle Boelte highlights the work of Matthew Kongo, president of the Sudanese Community Association of Maine, and discusses his life in Portland and helping his community.

The Sudanese Community Association of Maine hosts events geared towards showing their children the importance of education and going to school. Anna Mackenzie Weaver captures the work of Matthew Kongo, president of the Sudanese Community Association of Maine.

Marcy Angelo, a young Sudanese woman in Portland, has a vision to hold a benefit concert for Sudan, but must first gain sponsorship and approval. Mercedes Grandin highlights the planning that Angelo does before speaking to the Sudanese Community Association about her idea, and discusses the importance of her culture.

Marcy Angelo, a young Sudanese woman in Portland, has a vision to hold a benefit concert for Sudan, but must first gain sponsorship and approval. Kari Wehrs captures the planning that Angelo does before speaking to the Sudanese Community Association about her idea.

Speaking about Darfur nearly all of the time, Hassan Cober, a journalist born in Darfur came to Portland with his family because of the Sudanese people safe in America. Rebecca Erenrich highlights the life of Cober, who discusses the situation in Darfur and living in Sudan.

Through language, Geoffrey Wani keeps his connection to Sudan alive while in Portland. Scott Ladley highlights all of the work Wani does for his family to ensure they have a better life, the pressure he feels to stay involved in Sudanese politics, and how music allows him to relax.

A refugee from Sudan, Nyapeni Chou Doul lives an entirely different life than she did in her native country. Andrea Ives highlights the life of Doul, who lives in Portland, and how she adapted to American culture, while still retaining elements of her own Sudanese culture.

Kyle Glover captures the daily life of a Sudanese family in Portland.

Kyle Glover captures the daily life of a Sudanese family in Portland.

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Speaking about Darfur nearly all of the time, Hassan Cober, a journalist born in Darfur came to Portland with his family because of the Sudanese people safe in America. Hannah Fox captures the life of Cober.

Margot Downs highlights the stories and activities of serveral community bands, speaking with band members and the community.