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A fresh start in Madrid: help the Rahimi family resettle

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

🇪🇸 Madrid, Madrid, Spain2,408 views
Marta T. Ávila
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Madrid
My family left Ethiopia 11 months ago after we could no longer live safely. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Madrid. 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 November. I was an electrician 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. 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 $1,750 goes: • Phone and internet for school and job search: $145 • Language classes and bus passes: $350 • Beds, table and basic furniture: $1,000 • Winter clothing and school supplies: $255 I hope life is good to you.
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  • Luciana Fabiana RezendePhoto verified

    hope things get better soon. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Madrid

    • Peyton F. Robinson

      Rooting for you, Marta. Looking forward to the next update. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Madrid

      • Oana Larisa Florea

        Thinking of you, Marta. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings.

        • Paisley M. HarperPhoto verified

          Sending good thoughts. This could happen to any of us. I hope November is when things finally get easier

          • Jade Corinne DufourPhoto verified

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

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