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Resettlement support for 4 people arriving in Birmingham

The Okonkwo family are rebuilding in Birmingham after leaving Somalia; your gift pays for housing basics.

🇬🇧 England, United Kingdom2,338 views
Ratul Hossain Sikder
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Birmingham
My family left Somalia 6 months ago after we were targeted for our work. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Birmingham. We're a family of four and we're safe, but we arrived with very little. Our resettlement agency has provided 3 months of rent, and that support ends in October. I was a teacher 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 Birmingham Welcome Table charity, a registered organization, which pays the landlord and suppliers on the family's behalf. Where the $1,500 goes: • Beds, table and basic furniture: $690 • Winter clothing and school supplies: $610 • Phone and internet for school and job search: $200 Thank you so much. - Ratul
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Updates from Ratul

  1. We're at 65% thanks to 22 of you. the plan for winter clothing and school supplies is now scheduled. More news soon. - Ratul

  2. 60% there. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.

  3. Small update. $486 so far, the plan for winter clothing and school supplies is now scheduled.

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Karim Mohammad Bhuiyan 🇧🇩 · $20

    “Hang in there. Only $20 but hope it helps. - Bogra”

  • Serkan Alp Kılıç 🇹🇷 · $56.50
  • Tejaswini R. Somayajula 🇮🇳 · $100
  • Caroline E. Kelly 🇬🇧 · $25
  • Denis Stanislav Smirnov 🇷🇺 · $75

    “You got this. Please keep us posted. - Saint Petersburg”

  • Colton Santos 🇨🇦 · $50

    “Thought of Ratul all day after reading this. - Ottawa”

  • Miles Silva 🇬🇧 · $20

    “All the best. Please keep us posted. - Newport”

  • Yun-seo Kwon 🇰🇷 · $10
  • Inés B. Bravo 🇲🇽 · $100

    “Every little bit. My sister told me about this one. - Guadalupe”

  • Isla J. Andrews 🇺🇸 · $10
  • Ana J. Franco 🇪🇸 · $49.50
  • Otieno Mussa Byaruhanga 🇺🇬 · $62

    “Hope it all works out. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Gulu”

  • Emmanuel N. Quizon 🇵🇭 · $15
  • Santiago T. Villalobos 🇺🇸 · $20

    “Rooting for you. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Greensboro”

  • Kalyani F. Warrier 🇮🇳 · $25
  • Guillaume Pierre Pons 🇨🇦 · $20
  • Adnan Asad Farooqi 🇵🇰 · $75

    “Every little bit. Thought of Ratul all day after reading this. - Karachi”

  • Layla Sawsan Fahmy 🇲🇦 · $30
  • Víctor F. Mora 🇪🇸 · $25
  • Wayne W. Fields 🇺🇸 · $30

Reviews

2.8(5 reviews)

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  • Rafaela Kelly Castro🇧🇷Verified helper
    Amazing support system

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Ian A. Davis🇬🇧Verified donor
    Practical and effective help

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Derek Ellis🇺🇸Verified helper
    Patient and understanding

    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.

  • Obinna Adewale Popoola🇳🇬Verified donor
    Amazing support system

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Wesley L. May🇺🇸Verified helper
    Made a real difference

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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  • Audrey T. Walsh

    Wishing you peace. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

    • Subramanian K. DasQuestion

      is there anything that isn't money that would help Ratul?

      • Ratul Hossain SikderOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

        Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about beds, table and basic furniture, advice is welcome too. Thanks for looking so closely.

    • Armando Carlos Fernández

      Wishing you peace, Ratul. This could happen to any of us.

      • Naledi D. MolefeID verified

        thinking of you and your family, Ratul. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Birmingham.

        • Carlos Maurício Miranda

          Stay strong, Ratul. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Birmingham

          • Nathan P. Beck

            Wishing you peace. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Manchester.

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