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A fresh start in Athens: help the Rahimi family resettle
After fleeing Eritrea, the Rahimi family has arrived in Athens with little more than their documents. They need help with a deposit, furniture and the first months.
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My family left Eritrea 13 months ago after the conflict closed our school and clinic. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Athens. We're a family of seven and we're safe, but we arrived with very little.
Our resettlement agency has provided 3 months of rent, and that support ends in October.
I was a shopkeeper in Eritrea, 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.
All purchases will be documented and photos shared (with the family's consent).
Where the $1,800 goes:
• Rent deposit and first month: $810
• Beds, table and basic furniture: $520
• Winter clothing and school supplies: $250
• Language classes and bus passes: $160
• Phone and internet for school and job search: $60
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
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stay strong. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together. Love from Warsaw.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Stelios.
Take care, Stelios. Looking forward to the next update. Blessings.
how is Stelios doing now?
Wishing you peace, Stelios. I hope things turn around soon
Wishing you the best. Shared this with my family. I hope October is when things finally get easier.
So sorry you're going through this, Stelios. Hope you get there. All the best
take care, Stelios. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Istanbul
you're not alone. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money
Best of luck, Stelios. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Put this on a community board in Mekelle this morning. Greetings from Mekelle.