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Resettlement support for 7 people arriving in Edinburgh

Help a family of 6 start their new life in Edinburgh: furniture, rent deposit and language classes.

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom1,714 views
Madhu A. Bhatia
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My family left Eritrea 8 months ago after we could no longer live safely. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Edinburgh. We're a family of eight and we're safe, but we arrived with very little. Our resettlement agency has provided 4 months of rent, and that support ends in December. I was a mechanic 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 Edinburgh Welcome Table charity, a registered organization, which pays the landlord and suppliers on the family's behalf. Where the $2,500 goes: โ€ข Rent deposit and first month: $2,050 โ€ข Winter clothing and school supplies: $290 โ€ข Phone and internet for school and job search: $160 Glad we found this place.

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  1. We're at 19% thanks to 17 of you. I made the first payment toward phone and internet for school and job search. More news soon.

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  • sending strength, Madhu. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Mexicali.

    • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Madhu.

      • Madhu A. BhatiaOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

        Sure. The biggest one is rent deposit and first month, $2,050. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Fair thing to want to know.

    • You're not alone, Madhu. This could happen to any of us. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care.

      • this could happen to any of us. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Edinburgh

        • Thinking of you, Madhu. This could happen to any of us.

          • You're not alone, Madhu. Hope you get there. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings.

            • Hope things get better soon. Shared it with a few friends. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected

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