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The Okonkwo family fled Eritrea - help them rebuild in Newport
After fleeing Eritrea, the Okonkwo family has arrived in Newport with little more than their documents. They need help with a deposit, furniture and the first months.
🇬🇧 NP8 5AR, Newport, Wales, United Kingdom3,292 views
My family left Eritrea 8 months ago after we were targeted for our work. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Newport. 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 January.
I was a pharmacist 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.
Funds are managed by the Newport Refugee Support Network, a registered organization, which pays the landlord and suppliers on the family's behalf.
Where the $1,900 goes:
• Phone and internet for school and job search: $145
• Rent deposit and first month: $960
• Language classes and bus passes: $470
• Winter clothing and school supplies: $325
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
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Shared it with a few friends. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Iloilo City.
So sorry you're going through this, Danielle. Shared it with a few friends. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Chennai!
keep going. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.