MIAMI (CBSMiami) – As the holy month of Ramadan ends, one household from Afghanistan has taken refuge in South Florida in hopes of rebuilding their life.
“The Miami people are kind; they are good people,” stated Naseema Ahmadzai. “We found it here good, but still, we need assistance.”
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Ahmadzai and her household are attempting to get again on their ft after being left with no selection however to desert their dwelling nation.
“When the Taliban came, we had to leave, the situation made us leave,” stated Ahmadzai.
It was a tough determination – Ahmadzai was a instructor, and her husband is a physician.
“It was stable, we had our jobs I was working,” stated Ahmadzai.
It’s been eight months within the U.S. – Miami being their final cease after staying at a military base in Wisconsin.
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Now calling the Kendall space dwelling, they’re staying in a lodge and receiving some meals help.
Naveed Anjum with the Islamic School of Miami helps the household on an entry-level foundation.
“These are proud families, these are heroes, they fought with our soldiers and left the country in fear of persecution, we need to take care of them, they deserve our attention,” stated Anjum.
The household is desperately searching for work, housing and a automobile to get round.
They’re hoping the welcoming group of South Florida will be capable of assist.
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“We don’t want handouts; we want to contribute and be a part of this world and live at the level other people live here,” stated Ahmadzai.
