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The Bakr family fled the Democratic Republic of Congo - help them rebuild in Birmingham
The Bakr family are rebuilding in Birmingham after leaving the Democratic Republic of Congo; your gift pays for housing basics.
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My family left the Democratic Republic of Congo 13 months ago after we could no longer live safely. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Birmingham. We're a family of seven and we're safe, but we arrived with very little.
Our resettlement agency has provided 3 months of rent, and that support ends in June.
I was a nurse in the Democratic Republic of Congo, 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 $3,500 goes:
• Rent deposit and first month: $1,350
• Beds, table and basic furniture: $1,200
• Winter clothing and school supplies: $260
• Language classes and bus passes: $520
• Phone and internet for school and job search: $170
I hope life is good to you.
- Aaron
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Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Pattaya donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Pattaya
thinking of you, Aaron. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money
Wishing you peace. Hope you get there. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money
Stay strong, Aaron. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't give up. Blessings
Thinking of you, Aaron. I hope things turn around soon. All the best.
Wishing you the best, Aaron. Your post was clear and honest
Hope things get better soon. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I hope June is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Birmingham
good luck, Aaron. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. God bless.