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The Petrenko family fled Sudan - help them rebuild in Marseille

Help a family of 6 start their new life in Marseille: furniture, rent deposit and language classes.

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Monique Hélène Fabre
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Marseille
My family left Sudan 8 months ago after the conflict closed our school and clinic. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Marseille. 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 July. I was an electrician in Sudan, 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 Marseille Refugee Support Network, a registered organization, which pays the landlord and suppliers on the family's behalf. Where the $1,200 goes: • Winter clothing and school supplies: $410 • Language classes and bus passes: $610 • Phone and internet for school and job search: $180 I hope life is good to you.
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Updates from Monique

  1. Update from Marseille: the plan for phone and internet for school and job search is now scheduled. We're at 24% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. 15% there. I made the first payment toward phone and internet for school and job search. Thank you.

  3. We're at 10% thanks to 5 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

Donations

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  • Yusuf Nabil Nassar 🇪🇬 · $10
  • Kariuki Mutua Athumani 🇰🇪 · $50
  • Uche Obiageli Hassan 🇳🇬 · $100
  • Uri Nir Stern 🇮🇱 · $59.50
  • Wekesa Kevin Athumani 🇰🇪 · $200

    “Hope it all works out. Thought of Monique all day after reading this.”

  • Kimani Kipchoge Rashidi 🇺🇬 · $5
  • Mariana D. Núñez 🇨🇴 · $20
  • Rashidi Kiprop 🇰🇪 · $10
  • Gemma E. Soriano 🇵🇭 · $46
  • Émilie Boyer 🇫🇷 · $10

    “Wish I could do more. Hope the July deadline works out. - Toulon”

  • Eleanor Vazquez 🇺🇸 · $50

    “Sending love. I'm in Worcester, thinking of you. - Worcester”

  • Carolina E. Álvarez 🇲🇽 · $25
  • Samuel G. Valdez 🇵🇭 · $10
  • Ines Sawsan Ismail 🇸🇦 · $9
  • Lillian T. Dunn 🇺🇸 · $20
  • Rashmi G. Chauhan 🇮🇳 · $41
  • Paula S. Maldonado 🇦🇷 · $25
  • Rebecca T. Park 🇺🇸 · $35.50
  • Prakash T. Malhotra 🇮🇳 · $5
  • Sebastián W. Salazar 🇺🇸 · $25

Reviews

2.5(4 reviews)

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  • Isabelle P. Powers🇺🇸Verified donor
    Practical and effective help

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Francisca Antônia Andrade🇧🇷Verified donor
    Truly grateful for the support

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Eliana Hendricks🇺🇸Verified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Ella A. Simmons🇺🇸Verified donor
    Patient and understanding

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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  • Saeed Hadi Fahmy

    Keep going, Monique. I hope things turn around soon. Love from London

    • Kulap Siriporn Yodrak

      rooting for you, Monique. Hope this works out for you. Don't give up. Take care

      • Ethan E. Holmes

        Wishing you the best, Monique. I hope things turn around soon. All the best.

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