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The Mukiza family fled Eritrea - help them rebuild in Tampa
After fleeing Eritrea, the Mukiza family has arrived in Tampa with little more than their documents. They need help with a deposit, furniture and the first months.
🇺🇸 Florida, United States3,500 views
My family left Eritrea 11 months ago after we could no longer live safely. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Tampa. 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 October.
I was a teacher in Eritrea, 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 $1,650 goes:
• Language classes and bus passes: $670
• Winter clothing and school supplies: $860
• Phone and internet for school and job search: $120
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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Your post was clear and honest. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Mumbai.
good luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My husband and I read this together. All the best.
hang in there, Tammy. Hope you get there. All the best.