Edumakono
Zetho

Refugee Community
Case Manager

Edumakono “Zetho” Zetho is a Refugee Community Case Manager at Catholic Charities. As a child during DR Congo’s first civil war, he witnessed the murders of his siblings and saw his mother suffer sexual abuse that left her traumatized and paralyzed, both physically and emotionally.

In 1996, his family fled to Nyarugusu Refugee Camp in Tanzania where they found safety. In 2012 he was fortunate to be resettled in Milwaukee, Wisconsin through the UN’s refugee resettlement program. He started working with Catholic Charities as a Refugee Resettlement Case Manager and became a leader within his community where he is an advocate of change and the voice of the voiceless in the immigrant communities. He is passionate about helping other refugees achieve self-sufficiency and live the American dream. In 2018 he created a non-profit “The Zetho Foundation Inc.” to expand his work as a child and women’s rights advocate in the refugee camps in Africa. He was awarded a prize as a winner of the 2018 PBS Kids In Crisis.

In 2020, Mr. Zetho and his team created an amazing program known as the Refugee Community Advisory Board (RCAB) that provides COVID-19 education in the refugee communities. The program also assists in implementing the Employment Development Program, conducts coaching, and provides education to support refugees navigating through the job search process during the pandemic.

Edumakono
Zetho

Refugee Community
Case Manager

Edumakono “Zetho” Zetho is a Refugee Community Case Manager at Catholic Charities. As a child during DR Congo’s first civil war, he witnessed the murders of his siblings and saw his mother suffer sexual abuse that left her traumatized and paralyzed, both physically and emotionally.

In 1996, his family fled to Nyarugusu Refugee Camp in Tanzania where they found safety. In 2012 he was fortunate to be resettled in Milwaukee, Wisconsin through the UN’s refugee resettlement program. He started working with Catholic Charities as a Refugee Resettlement Case Manager and became a leader within his community where he is an advocate of change and the voice of the voiceless in the immigrant communities. He is passionate about helping other refugees achieve self-sufficiency and live the American dream. In 2018 he created a non-profit “The Zetho Foundation Inc.” to expand his work as a child and women’s rights advocate in the refugee camps in Africa. He was awarded a prize as a winner of the 2018 PBS Kids In Crisis.

In 2020, Mr. Zetho and his team created an amazing program known as the Refugee Community Advisory Board (RCAB) that provides COVID-19 education in the refugee communities. The program also assists in implementing Employment Development Program and conducts coaching, and provides education to support refugees navigating through the job search process during the pandemic.

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Integration and Education

Free Classes and Programs

Refugees and immigrants of all backgrounds can benefit from the free education and integration services we offer. It’s hard to learn new systems, customs, processes, and languages. But with support from Catholic Charities Milwaukee, you can better understand American culture, prepare for citizenship, learn English, and more. If you have questions about one of our education and integration programs, or would like to register, please contact Zetho. He speaks English, Swahili, French, Kibembe, and Lingala.

Phone: (414) 771-288 ext. #4139

Email: ezethho@ccmke.org

Additional Resources

Refugees are not automatically given green cards; you must follow a unique set of rules to apply for one. The refugee green card application is free, but each family member will have to apply individually.

Refugees coming to the United States must make several adjustments, and often have questions about green cards, citizenship, and work permits.

Becoming a U.S. citizen gives you many advantages over being a lawful permanent resident. In addition to a long list of personal requirements, you must fill out a form and pay a fee. Ultimately, your best chance at success will be through the help of an honest and experienced immigration attorney.