Fidel Nshombo Poetry Reading

Fidel Nshombo was resettled by the IRC [International Rescue Committee] in Boise in July 2006 shortly after the Boise office opened.   At the height of the genocide in Rwanda, Fidel, at age 12 found himself separated from his entire family.  Journeying through seven African countries in search of safety he found himself barely surviving on some of Africa’s meanest streets, narrowly escaping being killed on more than one occasion. The news that he would finally be resettled in the U.S. gave him immense hope.
- International Rescue Committee



Fidel is published once again with Volume 2 to of his “Route to Peace” poetry series.  In this volume Fidel reflects on the courage, strength and determination it requires to be a refugee.  He sheds light on the atrocities of war, and particularly the brutality women face in war zones.  Fidel is a voice for peace and change and admonishes men who go along with brutal practices in the name of cultural acceptance.  Fidel also reflects on the experience of being separated from family by war.

Join us February 23rd at 7pm to hear poetry readings from his newest book Route to Peace 2

For more information about Fidel and his poetry, visit his blog at boisetobukavu.com, his first book Route to Peace is also available in the store.