Qai Zada supported Canadians in Afghanistan by supplying security equipment and immigrated here in April, 2022. Yoonhi heard him being interviewed on CBC and offered to help. Then at one of our lunch meetings she met John Moldon from the R/C Dartmouth East (Halifax) and he got his club to “adopt” Qai, his wife Shila and their four children.
Immigration services provided a temporary 3 bedroom house but it had no furnishings or household goods. Rotarians and friends set them up with everything they needed. A Rotarian who manages a non-profit provided them with a weekly supply of fresh fruit and vegetables. Another Rotarian who owns a warehouse provided Qai with the necessary on the job experience to gain two certificates as a Fork Lift Operator and now employs him full time. Another Rotarian helped him buy a station wagon for him to be able to drive to work.
Now they are looking for financial help with the car insurance costs which are high as he is classed as a new driver in Canada.
In less than five months this family has moved from being absolutely destitute and in a strange country to where they are now paying their own way and contributing to Canadian society. A true Rotary success story!
If you'd like to help this family please make your donation before Friday, October 28th. Link below:
