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A fresh start in Bergamo: help the Mukiza family resettle
The Mukiza family are rebuilding in Bergamo after leaving Eritrea; your gift pays for housing basics.
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My family left Eritrea 12 months ago after the war reached our town. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Bergamo. We're a family of four and we're safe, but we arrived with very little.
Our resettlement agency has provided 3 months of rent, and that support ends in June.
I was an engineer 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 $2,850 goes:
• Rent deposit and first month: $1,300
• Beds, table and basic furniture: $590
• Winter clothing and school supplies: $410
• Language classes and bus passes: $390
• Phone and internet for school and job search: $160
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Lyudmila
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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. Greetings from Cork.
Thanks for sharing this. Your post was clear and honest. I hope June is when things finally get easier.
thanks for sharing this. Hope you get there. After 11 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything
Stay strong, Lyudmila. Looking forward to the next update. All the best
Sending love. This could happen to any of us. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Bergamo.
Hang in there. Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Makati so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Bergamo!
Sending good thoughts, Lyudmila. Your post was clear and honest
Wishing you the best, Lyudmila. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't give up. Thinking of Bergamo