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A fresh start in London: help the Tesfaye family resettle

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

🇨🇦 London, Ontario, Canada1,562 views
Amelia T. King
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London
My family left Ethiopia 13 months ago after we were targeted for our work. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in London. We're a family of eight and we're safe, but we arrived with very little. Our resettlement agency has provided 2 months of rent, and that support ends in May. I was a shopkeeper in Ethiopia, 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 $2,900 goes: • Rent deposit and first month: $1,150 • Language classes and bus passes: $630 • Beds, table and basic furniture: $1,120 Every share and every dollar helps. - Amelia
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    “Hang in there. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Addis Ababa”

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  • Folake Joy Okafor

    Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless.

    • Sibusiso GovenderQuestionPhoto verified

      Is there anything that isn't money that would help Amelia?

      • Amelia T. KingOwnerAnswer

        Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about rent deposit and first month, advice is welcome too. Ask me anything else.

    • Regina Luciana Correia

      praying for you, Amelia. Shared it with a few friends. My husband and I read this together. Take care.

      • Suhas F. Karandikar

        This could happen to any of us. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of London

        • Joyce Garza

          Hope things get better soon. It takes guts to ask. Well done. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Katowice.

          • Regina Débora Vieira

            Take care, Amelia. I hope things turn around soon. Wish I lived closer to Istanbul so I could bring a meal.

            • Silas Jackson

              Keep going, Amelia. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

              • Priya Ishrat Kabir

                Thanks for sharing this, Amelia. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care.

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