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The Karimi family fled Yemen - help them rebuild in Nîmes

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

🇫🇷 30028, Nîmes, Occitanie, France4,702 views
Raphaël Étienne Mercier
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Nîmes
My family left Yemen 12 months ago after we were targeted for our work. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Nîmes. We're a family of eight and we're safe, but we arrived with very little. Our resettlement agency has provided 2 months of rent, and that support ends in September. I was an electrician in Yemen, 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 $2,800 goes: • Phone and internet for school and job search: $220 • Rent deposit and first month: $1,200 • Beds, table and basic furniture: $870 • Winter clothing and school supplies: $510 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Raphaël

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    “Rooting for you. My father told me about this one. - Cali”

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    “Hope it all works out. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Moscow”

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    “Been where you are, it gets better. - Chandler”

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    “Wishing you the best. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Thủ Đức”

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  • Paul Githinji Kariuki 🇰🇪 · $10
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  • Léa Jean 🇫🇷 · $20

    “Wish I could do more. Been where you are, it gets better. - Montpellier”

  • Ngozi Nkechi Aliyu 🇳🇬 · $5

    “Hope it all works out. Hope the September deadline works out. - Onitsha”

  • Fernando Manoel Freitas 🇧🇷 · $20
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  • Oliver B. Mason 🇬🇧 · $30

    “Thought of Raphaël all day after reading this. - Manchester”

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    “You got this. Thought of Raphaël all day after reading this. - Ahmedabad”

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1.8(4 reviews)

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  • Tareq Hridoy Chowdhury🇬🇧Verified donor
    Changed my perspective

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Tayo Olumide Danjuma🇳🇬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.

  • Arif Babu Bhuiyan🇧🇩Verified donor
    Reliable and compassionate

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Walid Hadi Aziz🇸🇦Verified helper
    Made me feel heard

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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  • Praying for you, Raphaël. Shared this with my family. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home

    • Hope things get better soon, Raphaël. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Nîmes.

      • Mark M. PinedaPhoto verified

        So sorry you're going through this. Your post was clear and honest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care

        • sending good thoughts, Raphaël. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

          • Mohan K. IyengarID verified

            your post was clear and honest. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.

            • Ximena H. HendricksPhoto verified

              Take care, Raphaël. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Sent it to 5 people at work.

              • sending love, Raphaël. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Pune!

                • Rooting for you. Hope this works out for you. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Nîmes!

                  • Sending love, Raphaël. Looking forward to the next update.

                    • Sending love. Hope you get there. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best

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