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Resettlement support for 4 people arriving in Konya
After fleeing Afghanistan, the Okonkwo family has arrived in Konya with little more than their documents. They need help with a deposit, furniture and the first months.
🇹🇷 Konya, Konya, Türkiye2,189 views
My family left Afghanistan 9 months ago after our home was destroyed. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Konya. We're a family of five and we're safe, but we arrived with very little.
Our resettlement agency has provided 3 months of rent, and that support ends in November.
I was a teacher in Afghanistan, 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 a local church-run settlement group, a registered organization, which pays the landlord and suppliers on the family's behalf.
Where the $850 goes:
• Winter clothing and school supplies: $115
• Rent deposit and first month: $430
• Beds, table and basic furniture: $305
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Rabia
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is there any paperwork, like the resettlement agency letter, that backs this up?
Good luck, Rabia. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Mississauga.
A colleague of mine might know someone for this in Konya. I'll ask around and let you know.
What's already covered and what's the $850 for?
It's all in the list in the story. winter clothing and school supplies is the big one at $115, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Happy to explain more.
Hope things get better soon, Rabia. Your post was clear and honest. Take care
Best of luck, Rabia. This could happen to any of us. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.
Sending love. This could happen to any of us. My neighbor in Brasília donated after I showed her your page. Blessings
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. All the best.
hope this works out for you. Take care
thinking of you, Rabia. This could happen to any of us. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Konya
Take care. Shared it with a few friends. My neighbor in Birmingham donated after I showed her your page.