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A fresh start in Södertälje: help the Karimi family resettle

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

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Mikael Bergström
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Södertälje
My family left Eritrea 11 months ago after our home was destroyed. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Södertälje. We're a family of seven and we're safe, but we arrived with very little. Our resettlement agency has provided 4 months of rent, and that support ends in May. I was an engineer in Eritrea, 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 Södertälje Refugee Support Network, a registered organization, which pays the landlord and suppliers on the family's behalf. Where the $3,650 goes: • Winter clothing and school supplies: $320 • Rent deposit and first month: $2,500 • Beds, table and basic furniture: $830 With deep gratitude, Mikael
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Updates from Mikael

  1. Quick update: $1,727 raised so far (47%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Quick update: $1,727 raised so far (47%). I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 44% now ($1,594). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

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  • Joy Shakil Biswas 🇧🇩 · $50

    “Thought of Mikael all day after reading this.”

  • Duangjai Jiraporn Prasertsak 🇹🇭 · $18
  • Kwasi Kelvin Osei 🇬🇭 · $5
  • Olivia H. Kim 🇺🇸 · $25
  • Nimra Anum Tarar 🇵🇰 · $10

    “Take care of yourselves. Thought of Mikael all day after reading this. - Islamabad”

  • Evgeny Maksym Petrov 🇺🇦 · $50
  • Berhanu Yohannes Regassa 🇪🇹 · $47
  • Madelyn Russell 🇺🇸 · $74.50
  • Fabio Leonardo Greco 🇮🇹 · $71.50

    “From my family to yours. Small amount but sent with love. - Latina”

  • Anonymous 🇷🇺 · $57
  • Artem Artem Belyaev 🇷🇺 · $25
  • Fernando C. Santos 🇵🇭 · $30
  • Jimena T. Morales 🇨🇴 · $21
  • Claudia Marta Romero 🇺🇸 · $500
  • Sofia Irina Bondar 🇺🇦 · $44
  • Chloé Chloé Garnier 🇫🇷 · $50
  • Alberto L. Ortiz 🇨🇴 · $1,000

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  • Júlia Márcia Gonçalves🇧🇷Verified helper
    Outstanding person

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Angel S. Gill🇬🇧Verified helper
    Practical and effective help

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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$2,078 raised of $3,650

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