Join us this Sunday, October 5th at 4pm for Many Roads to Here, a production of The Immigrant Story, capturing the immigrant experience in the U.S. through monthly profiles. Voices from across the globe offer intimate accounts of immigration, war, genocide, and success. Listen live at 99.1 FM in the heart of Portland – or online anywhere at PRP.fm.

Born in a Tanzanian refugee camp to parents who fled conflict in the Congo, Jeanette Muibi grew up walking toward a future she couldn’t yet imagine. In this episode, she shares her journey from survival to self-discovery—a story of resilience, heartbreak, and the courage to rise again.

Many Roads to Here is a production of The Immigrant Story.

This episode was produced by Naomi Bone, with audio editing by Jack McDonald and post-production by Gregg Palmer. The original interview was conducted by our executive producer Sankar Raman at Portland Community College’s Southeast Campus Library in the fall of 2024.

This episode was made possible through a generous contribution from the Zidell Family Foundation.

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Trigger Warning: This episode contains content that may be distressing to some viewers, including depictions of sexual violence. Viewer discretion is strongly advised.

This episode was produced by Naomi Bone while she was a high school student working with The Immigrant Story staff. Naomi graduated in May 2025 from Catlin Gabel School in Portland, Oregon.

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