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The Sahin family fled Somalia - help them rebuild in Bristol
After fleeing Somalia, the Sahin family has arrived in Bristol with little more than their documents. They need help with a deposit, furniture and the first months.
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My family left Somalia 10 months ago after we were targeted for our work. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Bristol. We're a family of six and we're safe, but we arrived with very little.
Our resettlement agency has provided 3 months of rent, and that support ends in September.
I was a mechanic in Somalia, 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 $3,350 goes:
• Rent deposit and first month: $1,300
• Beds, table and basic furniture: $1,050
• Winter clothing and school supplies: $620
• Language classes and bus passes: $240
• Phone and internet for school and job search: $140
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
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Hang in there, Gianna. Your post was clear and honest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. God bless.
looking forward to the next update. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless.
Hang in there, Gianna. Your post was clear and honest. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Salé.
You're not alone, Gianna. This could happen to any of us.