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A fresh start in Boulogne-Billancourt: help the Shevchenko family resettle

The Shevchenko family are rebuilding in Boulogne-Billancourt after leaving Yemen; your gift pays for housing basics.

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Emma Nathalie Carpentier
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Boulogne-Billancourt
My family left Yemen 10 months ago after the conflict closed our school and clinic. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Boulogne-Billancourt. We're a family of four and we're safe, but we arrived with very little. Our resettlement agency has provided 2 months of rent, and that support ends in August. I was an engineer 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 Boulogne-Billancourt Refugee Support Network, a registered organization, which pays the landlord and suppliers on the family's behalf. Where the $1,550 goes: • Winter clothing and school supplies: $490 • Beds, table and basic furniture: $540 • Phone and internet for school and job search: $185 • Language classes and bus passes: $335 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Emma

Updates from Emma

  1. We're at 33% thanks to 13 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 21% now ($319). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 18% now ($280). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  • Rosa T. Guzmán 🇪🇸 · $5
  • Darshan K. Bhide 🇮🇳 · $10
  • Winda Fitria Harahap 🇮🇩 · $10

    “Best of luck. Thought of Emma all day after reading this. - Bogor”

  • Joaquín N. Treviño 🇺🇸 · $10

    “Hang in there. Saw your post and had to give. - Jacksonville”

  • Dong-hyun Do-hyun Jin 🇰🇷 · $697.50
  • Tuấn Bảo Mai 🇻🇳 · $10
  • Divya J. Krishnan 🇮🇳 · $10
  • Sumaiya Sabina Hasan 🇧🇩 · $50
  • Gabriella G. Castro 🇦🇺 · $25
  • Otieno Simiyu Tumusiime 🇹🇿 · $100
  • Silas H. Whitfield 🇺🇸 · $63
  • Abdul Ratul Hossain 🇧🇩 · $50
  • Willem C. Du Plessis 🇿🇦 · $50
  • Susana J. Gómez 🇦🇷 · $25

    “Rooting for you. Hope the August deadline works out. - Buenos Aires”

  • Anonymous 🇵🇭 · $50

    “Get well soon. Hope the August deadline works out. - Caloocan”

  • Soledad F. Ruiz 🇲🇽 · $25

    “Hope things get better - San Cristóbal de las Casas”

  • Wafa Rania Sabbagh 🇲🇦 · $20
  • Eliana J. Gibson 🇺🇸 · $19

    “You got this. Thought of Emma all day after reading this. - San Diego”

  • Stella Garza 🇬🇧 · $10
  • Okta Dian Prasetyo 🇮🇩 · $200

Reviews

3.3(4 reviews)

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  • Vera Diana Volkov🇷🇺Verified helper
    Went above and beyond

    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.

  • Sơn Hoàng Dao🇻🇳Verified donor
    Restored my faith in humanity

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Cherry D. Salvador🇵🇭Verified donor
    Changed my perspective

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Adjoa Yvonne Yeboah🇬🇭Verified donor
    Truly grateful for the support

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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  • Wishing you peace, Emma. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money

    • can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Boulogne-Billancourt!

      • Emma Nathalie CarpentierOwnerAnswerAddress verified

        Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about winter clothing and school supplies, advice is welcome too. I'll keep the page updated.

    • Thinking of you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Istanbul.

      • 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. Thinking of Boulogne-Billancourt.

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