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A fresh start in Istanbul: help the Petrenko family resettle

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

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Alp Çakır
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Istanbul
My family left Sudan 7 months ago after the conflict closed our school and clinic. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Istanbul. We're a family of eight and we're safe, but we arrived with very little. Our resettlement agency has provided 4 months of rent, and that support ends in October. I was an electrician in Sudan, 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 $1,300 goes: • Rent deposit and first month: $680 • Beds, table and basic furniture: $360 • Winter clothing and school supplies: $85 • Language classes and bus passes: $150 • Phone and internet for school and job search: $25 Thank you for reading my story.

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  • Thinking of you and your family. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Istanbul.

    • Jameson J. BellQuestionPhoto verified

      What's already covered and what's the $1,300 for?

      • Thinking of you and your family. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My husband and I read this together. Blessings.

        • hope things get better soon, Alp. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'll check back for the next update. God bless

          • Sending strength, Alp. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care

            • Best of luck. Your post was clear and honest.

              • Praying for you. Shared this with my family

                • take care. I hope things turn around soon. All the best.

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