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A fresh start in Eindhoven: help the Hashemi family resettle

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

🇳🇱 Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands2,833 views
Gijs Schouten
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Eindhoven
My family left Venezuela 5 months ago after our home was destroyed. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Eindhoven. We're a family of five and we're safe, but we arrived with very little. Our resettlement agency has provided 3 months of rent, and that support ends in November. I was a teacher in Venezuela, 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 Eindhoven Welcome Table charity, a registered organization, which pays the landlord and suppliers on the family's behalf. Where the $3,650 goes: • Rent deposit and first month: $1,700 • Beds, table and basic furniture: $960 • Winter clothing and school supplies: $470 • Language classes and bus passes: $400 • Phone and internet for school and job search: $120 Thank you so much.

Updates from Gijs

  1. Quick update: $1,113 raised so far (30%). I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Blessings. Only $75 but hope it helps.”

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  • Bagus HarahapPhoto verified

    your post was clear and honest. It's not much but it's yours

    • sending strength. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Baton Rouge

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