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A fresh start in Catania: help the Hashemi family resettle
After fleeing Ukraine, the Hashemi family has arrived in Catania with little more than their documents. They need help with a deposit, furniture and the first months.
🇮🇹 Catania, Sicily, Italy2,140 views
My family left Ukraine 8 months ago after the conflict closed our school and clinic. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Catania. We're a family of eight and we're safe, but we arrived with very little.
Our resettlement agency has provided 3 months of rent, and that support ends in February.
I was a pharmacist in Ukraine, 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 $3,500 goes:
• Rent deposit and first month: $1,500
• Beds, table and basic furniture: $1,050
• Winter clothing and school supplies: $580
• Language classes and bus passes: $230
• Phone and internet for school and job search: $140
With deep gratitude,
Giovanni
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thanks for sharing this, Giovanni. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Madurai
Praying for you, Giovanni. Looking forward to the next update. All the best
Thanks for sharing this, Giovanni. Your post was clear and honest. All the best.
Wishing you the best, Giovanni. This could happen to any of us. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.