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A fresh start in Málaga: help the Abdi family resettle

Help a family of 3 start their new life in Málaga: furniture, rent deposit and language classes.

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Elena P. García
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Málaga
My family left Somalia 11 months ago after we were targeted for our work. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Málaga. We're a family of four 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 pharmacist in Somalia, 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 Málaga Refugee Support Network, a registered organization, which pays the landlord and suppliers on the family's behalf. Where the $3,200 goes: • Rent deposit and first month: $1,300 • Beds, table and basic furniture: $930 • Winter clothing and school supplies: $470 • Language classes and bus passes: $360 • Phone and internet for school and job search: $140 If you're reading this, thank you.
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Updates from Elena

  1. Update from Málaga: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 9% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 12% now ($394). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for phone and internet for school and job search is now scheduled.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 5% now ($158). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward rent deposit and first month.

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  • Oluwaseun Peace NnamdiID verified

    Thanks for sharing this, Elena. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Sent it to 11 people at work. All the best.

    • Rahima Sumaiya Alam

      so sorry you're going through this, Elena. Shared this with my family. Love from Calgary!

      • Emma Ludwig

        Stay strong, Elena. Shared this with my family. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Málaga.

        • Emmanuel A. Reyes

          Wishing you the best. Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to Newcastle so I could bring a meal. Love from Thủ Đức.

          • Kumara Nimal De Silva

            I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Málaga.

            • Parvin Shapla Akter

              Rooting for you, Elena. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Hyderabad.

              • Dante T. Mabini

                So sorry you're going through this. Shared it with a few friends. After 28 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

                • Paloma G. Castro

                  Praying for you, Elena. Looking forward to the next update.

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