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The Karimi family fled Ethiopia - help them rebuild in Coventry

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

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Aiden R. Barker
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Coventry
My family left Ethiopia 5 months ago after we could no longer live safely. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Coventry. We're a family of eight and we're safe, but we arrived with very little. Our resettlement agency has provided 3 months of rent, and that support ends in July. I was a shopkeeper 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 a local church-run settlement group, a registered organization, which pays the landlord and suppliers on the family's behalf. Where the $3,600 goes: • Rent deposit and first month: $1,150 • Beds, table and basic furniture: $1,150 • Winter clothing and school supplies: $710 • Language classes and bus passes: $470 • Phone and internet for school and job search: $120 Thank you so much. - Aiden
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  • Yamuna A. ReddyID verified

    Hope things get better soon, Aiden. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Cầu Giấy.

    • Radha M. Arora

      Stay strong, Aiden. This could happen to any of us. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected

      • Ali Rizwan Baig

        Sending good thoughts, Aiden. Your post was clear and honest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. God bless

        • Anthony Ward

          Sending love, Aiden. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Bursa.

          • Randall T. Day

            Stay strong. I hope things turn around soon. Don't give up. Greetings from Gwagwalada.

            • Bruno W. Orozco

              Take care, Aiden. This could happen to any of us. I hope July is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Coventry

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