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The Hashemi family fled Myanmar - help them rebuild in Rawalpindi

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

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Zain Arslan Ahmed
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Rawalpindi
My family left Myanmar 7 months ago after we could no longer live safely. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Rawalpindi. We're a family of six and we're safe, but we arrived with very little. Our resettlement agency has provided 3 months of rent, and that support ends in February. I was a mechanic in Myanmar, 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 $600 goes: • Rent deposit and first month: $340 • Beds, table and basic furniture: $130 • Winter clothing and school supplies: $40 • Language classes and bus passes: $55 • Phone and internet for school and job search: $35 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
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Updates from Zain

  1. Small update. $16 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Lertchai Nikom Duangdee 🇹🇭 · $30

    “You got this. From Pattaya with love.”

  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $100
  • Kausar Noreen Ghani 🇵🇰 · $25
  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $5

    “Hope the February deadline works out. - Bronx”

  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $11

    “Wish I could do more. Hope the February deadline works out. - Scranton”

Reviews

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  • Tahmina Sathi Akter🇧🇩Verified helper
    Restored my faith in humanity

    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.

  • Tariq Osama Ismail🇪🇬Verified donor
    Great help in a difficult time

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Masaru Eiji Nakayama🇯🇵Verified helper
    Patient and understanding

    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.

  • Andrew C. Hanson🇺🇸Verified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Chukwuemeka Usman Onyeama🇳🇬Verified helper
    Exactly what I needed

    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.

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  • Wayne D. Patel

    You're not alone, Zain. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Veracruz

    • Sushila Renu Magar

      Hope things get better soon, Zain. Hope you get there. My neighbor in Rochester donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Rawalpindi.

      • Kevin WafulaPhoto verified

        Good luck. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Sacramento donated after I showed her your page.

        • Renato Leandro MarquesQuestionAddress verifiedID verified

          is there anything that isn't money that would help Zain?

          • Zain Arslan AhmedOwnerAnswer

            Thank you. If you're in Rawalpindi I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Let me know if you want more detail.

        • Willem Willem Scholten

          Keep going. Hope you get there. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

          • Vivian E. Schwartz

            Rooting for you, Zain. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Blessings.

            • Antonio S. Ortiz

              Hope things get better soon, Zain. Hope this works out for you. Love from Ciudad de México.

              • Paloma G. Ruiz

                thinking of you, Zain. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings

                • Damilola Amaka OkonkwoPhoto verified

                  Keep going. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Rawalpindi

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