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The Okonkwo family fled Myanmar - help them rebuild in Durham
Help a family of 4 start their new life in Durham: furniture, rent deposit and language classes.
🇺🇸 Durham, North Carolina, United States5,570 views
My family left Myanmar 5 months ago after we were targeted for our work. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Durham. We're a family of seven and we're safe, but we arrived with very little.
Our resettlement agency has provided 3 months of rent, and that support ends in November.
I was a mechanic 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.
All purchases will be documented and photos shared (with the family's consent).
Where the $3,950 goes:
• Rent deposit and first month: $1,650
• Beds, table and basic furniture: $1,100
• Winter clothing and school supplies: $320
• Language classes and bus passes: $680
• Phone and internet for school and job search: $200
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- Julian
Updates from Julian
Good news. Because of your gifts ($981 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($2,419 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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You're not alone, Julian. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in Santos donated after I showed her your page.
Hope things get better soon. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Jakarta Selatan
Good luck. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Likoni.
You're not alone, Julian. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.
Praying for you, Julian. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Thủ Đức.
Stay strong, Julian. Hope this works out for you. All the best.
Wishing you the best, Julian. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My husband and I read this together.
Sending love, Julian. Looking forward to the next update. God bless.
Thinking of you and your family. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Faisalabad.
Sending love, Julian. Shared this with my family. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best.