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A fresh start in Amsterdam: help the Nguyen family resettle

After fleeing Yemen, the Nguyen family has arrived in Amsterdam with little more than their documents. They need help with a deposit, furniture and the first months.

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Piet Milan Gerritsen

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Amsterdam

My family left Yemen 6 months ago after we were targeted for our work. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Amsterdam. We're a family of seven and we're safe, but we arrived with very little. Our resettlement agency has provided 2 months of rent, and that support ends in October. I was a nurse in Yemen, and I'm studying the language every evening. Our daughter and son have started school and are doing well. We want nothing more than to be self-sufficient. This fund will help us through the first six months. Funds are managed by the Amsterdam Refugee Support Network, a registered organization, which pays the landlord and suppliers on the family's behalf. Where the $1,250 goes: • Language classes and bus passes: $620 • Phone and internet for school and job search: $280 • Winter clothing and school supplies: $350 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.

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Updates from Piet

Good news. Because of your gifts ($180 in total) the plan for language classes and bus passes is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Small update. $40 so far, the plan for language classes and bus passes is now scheduled.

Donations

Recent Top gifts

Hellen Amani Juma 🇺🇬 · $25
“Wish I could do more. I'm in Jinja, thinking of you. - Jinja”
Travis A. Thomas 🇺🇸 · $140
“Only $140 but hope it helps. - San Diego”
Howard R. Medina 🇦🇺 · $20
Conor G. O'Brien 🇮🇪 · $20
“Hope this helps. Thought of Piet all day after reading this. - Kilkenny”

Reviews

2.7(3 reviews)

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Raymond Raymond Kyei🇬🇭Verified donor
Changed my perspective
This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.
Sana Sana Mirza🇵🇰Verified helper
Made me feel heard
This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.
Raphaël Serge Royer🇨🇦Verified helper
Changed my perspective
I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.