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The Mukiza family fled Iraq - help them rebuild in Saint-Denis

The Mukiza family are rebuilding in Saint-Denis after leaving Iraq; your gift pays for housing basics.

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Saint-Denis, รŽle-de-France, France3,291 views
Sylvie Picard
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Saint-Denis
My family left Iraq 8 months ago after we were targeted for our work. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Saint-Denis. We're a family of five and we're safe, but we arrived with very little. Our resettlement agency has provided 3 months of rent, and that support ends in September. I was a mechanic in Iraq, 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 Saint-Denis Refugee Support Network, a registered organization, which pays the landlord and suppliers on the family's behalf. Where the $2,250 goes: โ€ข Rent deposit and first month: $1,100 โ€ข Beds, table and basic furniture: $540 โ€ข Winter clothing and school supplies: $290 โ€ข Language classes and bus passes: $200 โ€ข Phone and internet for school and job search: $120 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Sylvie

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  • Vijay F. Grewal ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $10
  • Claudia Frieda Otto ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $20
  • Gabriela Cristiane Oliveira ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $100
  • Marijke Mulder ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ ยท $20

    โ€œGet well soon. Thought of Sylvie all day after reading this.โ€

  • Lubna Khadija Farouk ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ ยท $20

    โ€œPlease keep us posted. - Bredaโ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $10
  • Seo-jun In-ho Moon ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $10

    โ€œGet well soon - Gangnamโ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $25
  • Beatriz M. Arias ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ยท $5

    โ€œMy mother told me about this one. - Xalapaโ€

  • Chioma Ifeoma Chukwu ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $50
  • Dennis M. Enriquez ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $8.50

    โ€œSaw your post and had to give. - Angelesโ€

  • Shan Ma ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $25
  • Bennett C. Lawrence ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $26

    โ€œGood luck. Please keep us posted. - Corpus Christiโ€

  • Sanduni Sanduni Ekanayake ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $100
  • Pierre Marc Baron ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $5

    โ€œWish I could do more. From Rennes with love.โ€

  • Rizky Yusuf Putra ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $200
  • Mercedes N. Ibรกรฑez ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $10

    โ€œFrom my family to yours. Been where you're, it gets better. - Vigoโ€

  • Patrรญcia Kelly Marques ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $20
  • Orville P. Brown ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ฒ ยท $25
  • Emeka Yinka Williams ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $100

Reviews

3.2(19 reviews)

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  • Gauri Sheth๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified donor
    Quick response, great follow-up

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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    Great help in a difficult time

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

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    Delivered on promises

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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    Made me feel heard

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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    Great help in a difficult time

    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.

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    Helped when no one else could

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    Went above and beyond

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    Made a real difference

    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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    Delivered on promises

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    Exceptional service

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    Trustworthy helper

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  • Is there anything that isn't money that would help Sylvie?

    • Sylvie PicardOwnerAnswerVerified organization

      Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about rent deposit and first month, advice is welcome too. Appreciate you taking the time.

  • Hope things get better soon. Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 26 people at work. All the best

    • Camila Bruna LopesAddress verified

      Gave what I could, wish it was more. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings.

      • Harumi OkamotoQuestionPhoto verified

        is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Sylvie

        • Sylvie PicardOwnerAnswerVerified organization

          Rent deposit and first month is $1,100 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Thanks, that means a lot.

      • Stay strong. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Saint-Denis.

        • Wishing you the best. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care.

          • Stay strong. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier

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