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The Karimi family fled Ethiopia - help them rebuild in Liverpool

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

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Derek M. Norwood
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Liverpool
My family left Ethiopia 11 months ago after the conflict closed our school and clinic. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Liverpool. We're a family of eight and we're safe, but we arrived with very little. Our resettlement agency has provided 4 months of rent, and that support ends in November. I was an electrician 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. All purchases will be documented and photos shared (with the family's consent). Where the $3,400 goes: • Rent deposit and first month: $1,500 • Beds, table and basic furniture: $900 • Winter clothing and school supplies: $450 • Language classes and bus passes: $410 • Phone and internet for school and job search: $140 Glad we found this place.

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    “Every little bit. Hope the November deadline works out. - Zanzibar City”

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    “Wish I could do more. Gave what I could this week. - Agra”

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  • Naveed Babar Iqbal🇵🇰Verified donor
    Genuine person with a big heart

    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.

  • Putri Kartika Wijaya🇮🇩Verified helper
    Amazing support system

    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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  • Wishing you the best, Derek. I hope things turn around soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Lviv.

    • Thinking of you and your family, Derek. This could happen to any of us. I'll check back for the next update. Take care.

      • Victor A. AguilarPhoto verified

        Wishing you the best, Derek. I hope things turn around soon.

        • Alice B. DouglasPhoto verified

          Wishing you peace. Shared this with my family. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Kozhikode.

          • Take care, Derek. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.

            • rooting for you, Derek. Shared this with my family. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you!

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