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A fresh start in Rajshahi: help the Yusuf family resettle

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

🇧🇩 Rajshahi, Rajshahi, Bangladesh1,162 views
Nasrin Sathi Akter
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Rajshahi
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 Rajshahi. We're a family of six 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 a teacher 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 $250 goes: • Beds, table and basic furniture: $105 • Phone and internet for school and job search: $30 • Winter clothing and school supplies: $115 If you're reading this, thank you.
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Updates from Nasrin

  1. We're at 49% thanks to 2 of you. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  2. Quick update: $160 raised so far (64%). I made the first payment toward phone and internet for school and job search. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Quick update: $123 raised so far (49%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Theodore Maldonado 🇺🇸 · $112.50
  • Kabita Sita Joshi 🇳🇵 · $50

    “Keep your head up. Hope the October deadline works out. - Lalitpur”

  • Walid Metwally 🇪🇬 · $37

    “Thought of Nasrin all day after reading this. - Shubra”

  • Anonymous 🇲🇽 · $20
  • Yogesh L. Babu 🇮🇳 · $10

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  • Parvin Nusrat Haque

    You're not alone, Nasrin. This could happen to any of us. Sent it to 40 people at work.

    • Rami Faisal Gaber

      So sorry you're going through this, Nasrin. 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.

      • Teguh Ilham Harahap

        Hope you get there. Wish I lived closer to Khon Kaen so I could bring a meal.

        • Graciela H. Maldonado

          Best of luck. Looking forward to the next update. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry

          • Uwe MüllerQuestion

            is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Nasrin.

            • Jun-seo Byung-hun Jin

              sending strength. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. It's not much but it's yours.

              • Mark PienaarID verified

                Take care, Nasrin. Your post was clear and honest.

                • Durga Kabita Magar

                  Hope things get better soon, Nasrin. Shared this with my family.

                  • William R. Dominguez

                    rooting for you. Hope this works out for you. My husband and I read this together. All the best

                    $229.50 raised of $250

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