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The Yusuf family fled Somalia - help them rebuild in Lahore
The Yusuf family are rebuilding in Lahore after leaving Somalia; your gift pays for housing basics.
🇵🇰 54004, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan388 views
My family left Somalia 12 months ago after we were targeted for our work. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Lahore. We're a family of four and we're safe, but we arrived with very little.
Our resettlement agency has provided 2 months of rent, and that support ends in October.
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 $500 goes:
• Rent deposit and first month: $185
• Beds, table and basic furniture: $165
• Winter clothing and school supplies: $80
• Language classes and bus passes: $35
• Phone and internet for school and job search: $35
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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Sending good thoughts. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Poitiers.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Aleena.
Sure. The biggest one is rent deposit and first month, $185. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Let me know if you want more detail.
Good luck. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care!
good luck, Aleena. Shared it with a few friends. Take care.
Good luck, Aleena. Hope you get there. Wish I lived closer to East London so I could bring a meal.