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A fresh start in Madrid: help the Mohammadi family resettle

After fleeing the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Mohammadi family has arrived in Madrid with little more than their documents. They need help with a deposit, furniture and the first months.

🇪🇸 Madrid, Madrid, Spain1,298 views
Roberto T. Chávez
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Madrid
My family left the Democratic Republic of Congo 10 months ago after our home was destroyed. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Madrid. We're a family of five and we're safe, but we arrived with very little. Our resettlement agency has provided 2 months of rent, and that support ends in November. I was a mechanic in the Democratic Republic of Congo, 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 Madrid Refugee Support Network, a registered organization, which pays the landlord and suppliers on the family's behalf. Where the $1,450 goes: • Beds, table and basic furniture: $880 • Language classes and bus passes: $400 • Phone and internet for school and job search: $170 If you're reading this, thank you. - Roberto
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Updates from Roberto

  1. Thank you all. We're at 58% now ($840). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for beds, table and basic furniture is now scheduled.

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    “Thought of Roberto all day after reading this. - London”

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    “Take care of yourselves. Thought of Roberto all day after reading this.”

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  • Varsha A. Chandrasekhar

    Thanks for sharing this, Roberto. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Sydney donated after I showed her your page.

    • Josephine S. Flores

      hang in there. Looking forward to the next update. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

      • Saraswathi D. Chowdary

        Sending strength, Roberto. Gave what I could, wish it was more. God bless

        • José N. Nava

          sending good thoughts. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

          • Zanele IsaacsPhoto verified

            sending strength. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Manchester.

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