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The Okonkwo family fled the Democratic Republic of Congo - help them rebuild in Reading
After fleeing the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Okonkwo family has arrived in Reading with little more than their documents. They need help with a deposit, furniture and the first months.
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My family left the Democratic Republic of Congo 10 months ago after we could no longer live safely. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Reading. 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 March.
I was a nurse 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.
All purchases will be documented and photos shared (with the family's consent).
Where the $4,150 goes:
• Rent deposit and first month: $1,550
• Beds, table and basic furniture: $1,100
• Winter clothing and school supplies: $630
• Language classes and bus passes: $600
• Phone and internet for school and job search: $270
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Levi
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how is Levi doing now?
Looking forward to the next update. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best.
good luck, Levi. Hope you get there. It's not much but it's yours.
Sending love, Levi. Hope this works out for you. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too.