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In 2022, eight members of the Welcoming Project in New Britain, CT co-sponsored their first Syrian family. It was such a positive experience that they — along with the Syrian family they co-sponsored — decided to sponsor a new family, this time choosing the Welcome Corps program. In March 2024, they welcomed a Syrian family of six: Zyad Al Mahameed, Souzan Al Jarad, and their children. In Syria, Zyad said his family lived a nice, simple life before civil war broke out in 2011. They were able to cross the border into Jordan in 2012 — but their lives were still so difficult and Zyad worried about his children’s future. “It was a very wonderful shock and surprise to see these wonderful people waiting for us. There was a person who spoke Arabic who was helping us communicate,” Zyad said. “They brought us to a little apartment which was furnished which was waiting for us. There was actually even dinner, a meal which was even warm when we arrived.” After sponsor Susan Graham-Handley took the family to tour the elementary school, they stopped by the park on the way back to the family’s apartment. All four kids raced to the swings. It was a moment Susan said she’d never forget. Sponsorship is providing Zyad, Souzan, and their children with a second chance. Read their story and learn more about becoming a sponsor ➡️ bit.ly/3WEVknn

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My name is Ahmed Hassan Ali. I'm a 22 year old boy who is living in  dadaab refugee camps in kenya for 13 years . I completed my high school education in the year 2022. I scored a mean grade of B+ . I'm living here with no job . Iam struggling with life.  I would like to further my education and get better my life and that of my family . I humble request from you to sponsor me and i will promise i will utilise the chance if given. You can reach out to me through Tell:+254759003328 or [email protected] @Susan Susan Graham

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