The Family Reunion Circle (115) has been asked to help a family raise the money for airfares and exit visas from Pakistan for an Afghan family of seven living and hiding there. The Pakistani government has been deporting all Afghans without valid visas, and this family is hiding so they can come to Australia as soon as possible.
The family received their Humanitarian visa in April 2024, after the father’s brother applied for them to come, but they haven’t been able to afford the airfares and exit visas. The sponsor’s adult children have been sending what money they can to support their relatives in Pakistan. We are in a hurry to raise this money for the family to come, because they are in danger of being deported to Afghanistan, and the last date they can arrive in Australia is the 6th October. After that their visa becomes invalid.
The Exit visas and airfares cost $40,000 for the seven people which is an enormous cost. The extended family can raise $5,000 between them, their Afghan community can loan $10,000, Their pro bono lawyer has offered to raise $2,000 – $3,000 from her network and Family Reunion Circle (115) has offered $9,000 which will empty our coffers, apart from 2 commitments. This leaves $4,000.
Can you help us raise this $4,000? Donations big and small will be gratefully received. When you make your donation please check the Family Reunion Circle 115 box to ensure funds are directed to helping bring this family to Australia.
Monica O’Wheel for the Family Reunion Circle (115)
