UN Refugee Documentary Profiles Congolese 'Mushroom King'

What they found

A UN refugee agency documentary tells the story of Congolese permaculture expert Bemeriki Busamwa, the 'Mushroom King.'

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Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

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Jul 22, 2023

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Hear the story of “permaculture expert, teacher, and Congolese refugee” Bemeriki Busamwa in I Meet the Mushroom King, the latest installment of We Were Here. We Were Here is a documentary series from the UNHRC, the UN’s Refugee Agency, in partnership with Youtube, that challenges stereotypes about refugees and seeks to unite us over our shared passions.

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