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Resettlement support for 8 people arriving in Addis Ababa

The Haddad family are rebuilding in Addis Ababa after leaving Ethiopia; your gift pays for housing basics.

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Hailu Yared Zerihun
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Addis Ababa
My family left Ethiopia 6 months ago after we were targeted for our work. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Addis Ababa. We're a family of six and we're safe, but we arrived with very little. Our resettlement agency has provided 2 months of rent, and that support ends in December. I was a mechanic in Ethiopia, 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 Addis Ababa Refugee Support Network, a registered organization, which pays the landlord and suppliers on the family's behalf. Where the $550 goes: • Rent deposit and first month: $210 • Beds, table and basic furniture: $160 • Winter clothing and school supplies: $60 • Language classes and bus passes: $85 • Phone and internet for school and job search: $35 If you're reading this, thank you.

Updates from Hailu

  1. We're at 53% thanks to 8 of you. the plan for beds, table and basic furniture is now scheduled. More news soon.

  2. Quick update: $265 raised so far (48%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them. - Hailu

  3. We're at 33% thanks to 4 of you. the plan for rent deposit and first month is now scheduled. More news soon.

  • Nadine Seidel 🇩🇪 · $50

    “Hope it all works out. Saw your post and had to give. - Augsburg”

  • Yuki Hiroto Nakano 🇯🇵 · $25
  • Linh Hiền Dao 🇺🇸 · $100

    “Get well soon. Small amount but sent with love. - St. Petersburg”

  • Aaliyah Schneider 🇦🇺 · $10
  • Alexandra M. Munoz 🇺🇸 · $200
  • Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $20
  • Shanice S. Naicker 🇿🇦 · $5

    “Thought of Hailu all day after reading this. - Sandton”

  • Otieno Barasa Ngowi 🇹🇿 · $25

    “Hang in there. - Dodoma”

  • Mercy Mercy Raji 🇳🇬 · $25
  • Kevin T. Black 🇺🇸 · $10
  • Hiếu Khang Do 🇻🇳 · $50

    “Take care of yourselves. My cousin told me about this one. - Hồ Chí Minh City”

  • Pierre Nathan Paul 🇫🇷 · $25
  • Anonymous 🇻🇳 · $10

    “Praying for you. Please keep us posted. - Da Nang”

  • Mitu Ayesha Akter 🇮🇳 · $120
  • Carolina P. Vásquez 🇲🇽 · $25

Reviews

4.0(6 reviews)

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  • Tanvir Rafiq Howlader🇧🇩Verified helper
    Went above and beyond

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

  • Sun-hee Da-eun Cho🇰🇷Verified donor
    Exceeded expectations

    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.

  • Jyoti R. Sandhu🇦🇺Verified helper
    Exactly what I needed

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Vidya G. Varma🇮🇳Verified helper
    Changed my perspective

    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.

  • Giorgio Leonardo Rossi🇮🇹Verified donor
    Great help in a difficult time

    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.

  • Hamisi Otieno Mrema🇰🇪Verified donor
    Professional and kind

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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  • Hang in there, Hailu. I hope things turn around soon. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings!

    • how is Hailu doing now?

      • Hope it all works out. Your post was clear and honest. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Multan.

        • Thinking of you and your family, Hailu. Hope this works out for you. We're a small family in Mysuru but we're thinking of you.

          • Thinking of you, Hailu. Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 9 people at work. Greetings from São Paulo.

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