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The Okonkwo family fled the Democratic Republic of Congo - help them rebuild in Thessaloniki

After fleeing the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Okonkwo family has arrived in Thessaloniki with little more than their documents. They need help with a deposit, furniture and the first months.

🇬🇷 Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece297 views
Irini Katerina Stavrou
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Thessaloniki
My family left the Democratic Republic of Congo 6 months ago after the war reached our town. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Thessaloniki. We're a family of six and we're safe, but we arrived with very little. Our resettlement agency has provided 4 months of rent, and that support ends in November. I was an engineer in the Democratic Republic of Congo, 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 Thessaloniki Refugee Support Network, a registered organization, which pays the landlord and suppliers on the family's behalf. Where the $1,750 goes: • Rent deposit and first month: $750 • Beds, table and basic furniture: $310 • Winter clothing and school supplies: $360 • Language classes and bus passes: $195 • Phone and internet for school and job search: $135 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
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Updates from Irini

  1. 7% there. I made the first payment toward phone and internet for school and job search. Thank you. - Irini

  2. Thank you all. We're at 4% now ($68). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for rent deposit and first month is now scheduled.

  3. Quick update: $15 raised so far (1%). I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “God bless. Thought of Irini all day after reading this. - Poitiers”

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