Yawovi Koubaney
Arrived in 2019 from Togo
Languages: English; Ewe

I couldn’t speak English at all when I first arrived and none of the other students in my English class were from Togo. It was really, really hard.

My English teachers took notice of how hard I studied. They gave me a certificate for my achievement. It made me feel proud. I sometimes look at my certificate and gifts at home and remember that feeling.

Green Connect helped me find work. I have two jobs. One of my jobs is sewing and another is with Soilco. My jobs have helped me improve my English.

(Photo by Sam St Jon).