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The Sahin family fled Venezuela - help them rebuild in Paris

After fleeing Venezuela, the Sahin family has arrived in Paris with little more than their documents. They need help with a deposit, furniture and the first months.

🇫🇷 Paris, Île-de-France, France1,256 views
Baptiste Dumas
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Paris
My family left Venezuela 6 months ago after the conflict closed our school and clinic. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Paris. We're a family of seven and we're safe, but we arrived with very little. Our resettlement agency has provided 4 months of rent, and that support ends in September. I was a shopkeeper in Venezuela, 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 $3,200 goes: • Phone and internet for school and job search: $100 • Beds, table and basic furniture: $1,000 • Rent deposit and first month: $2,100 Thank you for reading my story. - Baptiste

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    “Thought of Baptiste all day after reading this.”

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    “Thinking of you. Thought of Baptiste all day after reading this. - Brooklyn”

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  • Thinking of you and your family, Baptiste. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Paris.

    • Hope things get better soon. Shared it with a few friends. Please keep us posted.

      • Hope things get better soon, Baptiste. I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 5 people at work. All the best

        • Is there anything that isn't money that would help Baptiste?

          • Baptiste DumasOwnerAnswer

            Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about phone and internet for school and job search, advice is welcome too. Good question.

        • Praying for you, Baptiste. Looking forward to the next update. Blessings.

          • rooting for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best

            • Thanks for sharing this. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Flint

              • So sorry you're going through this, Baptiste. Looking forward to the next update

                • Maverick R. PorterPhoto verified

                  Praying for you, Baptiste. Hope you get there. Love from Buenos Aires.

                  • Hope things get better soon. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Paris.

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