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The Karimi family fled Ethiopia - help them rebuild in Marseille
Help a family of 6 start their new life in Marseille: furniture, rent deposit and language classes.
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My family left Ethiopia 8 months ago after we could no longer live safely. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Marseille. 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 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.
Funds are managed by the Marseille Refugee Support Network, a registered organization, which pays the landlord and suppliers on the family's behalf.
Where the $3,150 goes:
• Rent deposit and first month: $1,650
• Beds, table and basic furniture: $530
• Winter clothing and school supplies: $480
• Language classes and bus passes: $270
• Phone and internet for school and job search: $220
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
Updates from Elise
Small update. $748 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.
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Hope this works out for you. After 14 years in farming I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Marseille
So sorry you're going through this, Elise. Shared this with my family. All the best
Sending strength, Elise. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best.