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The Abdi family fled Iraq - help them rebuild in Mombasa

The Abdi family are rebuilding in Mombasa after leaving Iraq; your gift pays for housing basics.

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช Mombasa, Kenya874 views
Eunice Awino Kessy
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Mombasa
My family left Iraq 14 months ago after our home was destroyed. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Mombasa. We're a family of seven and we're safe, but we arrived with very little. Our resettlement agency has provided 4 months of rent, and that support ends in August. I was a nurse in Iraq, 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 Mombasa Refugee Support Network, a registered organization, which pays the landlord and suppliers on the family's behalf. Where the $500 goes: โ€ข Language classes and bus passes: $80 โ€ข Rent deposit and first month: $360 โ€ข Winter clothing and school supplies: $60 Every share and every dollar helps. - Eunice

Updates from Eunice

  1. Quick update: $186 raised so far (37%). the plan for rent deposit and first month is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 37% now ($186). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

  3. Update from Mombasa: I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. We're at 24% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  • Fernanda D. Fernรกndez ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $29.50
  • Heinz Philipp Schwarz ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $50

    โ€œStay strong. Hope the August deadline works out. - Munichโ€

  • Lakshmi J. Rao ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $5
  • Fani Ani Pane ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $100

    โ€œWish I could do more. My sister told me about this one. - Bogorโ€

  • Garba Adewale Afolabi ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $15

    โ€œPraying for you. Thought of Eunice all day after reading this.โ€

  • Prakash Padam Acharya ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ต ยท $5

    โ€œWishing you the best. I'm in Dharan, thinking of you. - Dharanโ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $5
  • Manal Fatima El-Sayed ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $25
  • Michael H. Wilson ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $36
  • Peyton P. Webb ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $20

    โ€œWish I could do more. Saw your post and had to give. - Albanyโ€

  • Julian P. Byrd ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $75
  • Lorena E. Ramos ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $25

    โ€œBe well. Thought of Eunice all day after reading this. - San Franciscoโ€

Reviews

3.2(9 reviews)

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  • Zakaria Marwan Jaber๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งVerified helper
    Reliable and compassionate

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

  • Sharmila Rubina Pramanik๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉVerified donor
    Amazing support system

    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.

  • Emily E. Gibson๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆVerified helper
    Really cared about my situation

    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.

  • Nida Eman Butt๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐVerified donor
    Really cared about my situation

    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.

  • Fatoumata Aminata Diarra๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ทVerified helper
    Delivered on promises

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Johanna Hannah Simon๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชVerified donor
    Made a real difference

    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.

  • Hala Basma Metwally๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชVerified helper
    Helped when no one else could

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Alofa K. Ngata๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟVerified donor
    Genuine person with a big heart

    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.

  • Natalia C. Cortรฉs๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified helper
    Made me feel heard

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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