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The Tesfaye family fled the Democratic Republic of Congo - help them rebuild in Alcalá de Henares
Help a family of 7 start their new life in Alcalá de Henares: furniture, rent deposit and language classes.
🇪🇸 Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain4,546 views
My family left the Democratic Republic of Congo 13 months ago after we were targeted for our work. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Alcalá de Henares. 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 August.
I was an electrician 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 $2,850 goes:
• Rent deposit and first month: $1,150
• Beds, table and basic furniture: $720
• Winter clothing and school supplies: $390
• Language classes and bus passes: $460
• Phone and internet for school and job search: $130
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Fernando
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“Thought of Fernando all day after reading this. - Mapo”
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“Hope the August deadline works out. - Catania”
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“Happy to help. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Saint-Étienne”
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Hope it all works out, Fernando. This could happen to any of us. Blessings.
Stay strong, Fernando. Gave what I could, wish it was more.
thinking of you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best.
You're not alone. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Ciudad de México