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The Okonkwo family fled Myanmar - help them rebuild in Berlin
After fleeing Myanmar, the Okonkwo family has arrived in Berlin with little more than their documents. They need help with a deposit, furniture and the first months.
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My family left Myanmar 7 months ago after our home was destroyed. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Berlin. 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 April.
I was a teacher in Myanmar, 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 $3,800 goes:
• Winter clothing and school supplies: $410
• Beds, table and basic furniture: $1,300
• Rent deposit and first month: $1,600
• Language classes and bus passes: $490
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
Updates from Emre
Wanted to say thank you properly. 36% funded and I made the first payment toward beds, table and basic furniture.
Thank you all. We're at 12% now ($468). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.
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Thinking of you, Emre. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Berlin.
Thinking of you, Emre. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.
Hope it all works out, Emre. Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 8 years in social work I know how hard it is to ask for anything. All the best.
Hope things get better soon, Emre. Shared this with my family
Take care, Emre. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Pasig but we're thinking of you. Take care!
best of luck, Emre. It takes guts to ask. Well done.