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The Okonkwo family fled Iraq - help them rebuild in Dresden

The Okonkwo family are rebuilding in Dresden after leaving Iraq; your gift pays for housing basics.

🇩🇪 Dresden, Saxony, Germany3,573 views
Gabriele Silke Ludwig
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Dresden
My family left Iraq 13 months ago after we were targeted for our work. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Dresden. We're a family of eight 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 shopkeeper 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. All purchases will be documented and photos shared (with the family's consent). Where the $2,250 goes: • Rent deposit and first month: $1,350 • Winter clothing and school supplies: $670 • Language classes and bus passes: $230 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.

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  • hope this works out for you. Thinking of Dresden!

    • Shared it with a few friends. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Girona

      • Best of luck, Gabriele. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best.

        • Keep going, Gabriele. Shared it with a few friends.

          • Thinking of you and your family, Gabriele. Shared this with my family. Take care.

            • Stay strong, Gabriele. I hope things turn around soon. I'll check back for the next update. God bless

              • take care. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Duisburg

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