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Resettlement support for 5 people arriving in Leicester

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

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Naomi P. Payne
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Leicester
My family left Afghanistan 11 months ago after we could no longer live safely. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Leicester. We're a family of eight 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 nurse 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. All purchases will be documented and photos shared (with the family's consent). Where the $2,500 goes: • Rent deposit and first month: $1,200 • Beds, table and basic furniture: $500 • Winter clothing and school supplies: $360 • Language classes and bus passes: $310 • Phone and internet for school and job search: $130 Thank you for reading my story.
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Updates from Naomi

  1. Update from Leicester: I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. We're at 22% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($339 in total) the plan for rent deposit and first month is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 10% now ($250). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Kaylee J. Kelly 🇳🇿 · $100
  • Do-yoon Joon-woo Shim 🇰🇷 · $100
  • Alka W. Shukla 🇮🇳 · $79.50
  • Ali Haider Farooqi 🇵🇰 · $79
  • Kiprop Daniel Urassa 🇰🇪 · $64
  • Ximena M. Rodríguez 🇺🇸 · $59.50
  • Romane Martine Dumas 🇫🇷 · $59
  • Leah Liat Weiss 🇮🇱 · $55.50
  • Joyce M. Kim 🇦🇺 · $50

    “From my family to yours. Thought of Naomi all day after reading this. - Newcastle”

  • Galina Larysa Volkov 🇺🇦 · $50
  • Hamza Imran Rehman 🇵🇰 · $26

    “Wish I could do more. Shared with friends too. - Quetta”

  • Wekesa Salim Kessy 🇹🇿 · $25
  • Jihan Dewi Lubis 🇮🇩 · $25

    “From my family to yours. Saw your post and had to give. - Bekasi”

  • Srinivas Varma 🇮🇳 · $25
  • Jewel Abdul Mia 🇧🇩 · $25
  • Nora P. Duncan 🇬🇧 · $25
  • Jimena W. Franco 🇪🇸 · $25

    “Hope it all works out. My neighbor told me about this one. - Madrid”

  • Ángel B. Quiroga 🇲🇽 · $20
  • Bukola Idowu Idowu 🇳🇬 · $20

    “Take care of yourselves. Thought of Naomi all day after reading this. - Lagos”

  • Kavindi Malsha Rajapaksa 🇱🇰 · $20

Reviews

3.0(2 reviews)

Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.

  • Barasa Barasa Kamau🇰🇪Verified helper
    Genuine person with a big heart

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

  • Jabu B. Mabaso🇿🇦Verified donor
    Honest and trustworthy

    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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  • Macharia Joseph MachariaPhoto verified

    Thinking of you and your family, Naomi. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

    • Ha-joon Kang

      Wishing you peace. Looking forward to the next update. After 16 years in farming I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.

      • Nithya T. Narayanan

        Wishing you peace. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Leicester.

        • Brian P. O'Sullivan

          Thinking of you and your family, Naomi. This could happen to any of us. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care

          • Annelie L. Van der Merwe

            Thanks for sharing this. I hope things turn around soon. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Leicester

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