Meshate Mengistu gets on a plane for the first time and moves to a new land to live with a father she cannot remember.

About the show:
My First Day is a KPBS Explore series that explores these important days through people who came to San Diego from elsewhere, and now call it home.

About the producer:
Andrew Bracken is a documentary mediamaker working with audio, video, and interactive media. He is the creator, producer, and host of the KPBS podcast My First Day.

Follow the show:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfirstdaystories/

Contact:
myfirstdaystories@gmail.com

Waiting For The Prayer Call

First days can be exhilarating, terrifying — or a mix of both. They mark the beginning of life’s chapters and define who we ultimately become. My First Day is a KPBS Explore series that explores these important days through people who came to San Diego from elsewhere, and now call it home. Produced and hosted by  Andrew Bracken.