Client Story: Muzdha
Muzdha escaped from Afghanistan on her own, under extremely difficult circumstances. During the mass evacuation from Afghanistan at the end of 2021, Muzdha and her family planned on evacuating together. However, a bomb blast near the airport separated them and although Muzdha was able to get onto a plane, her husband, children and parents got left behind.
Muzdha met with her case manager every week to establish her resettlement plan. During this time, Ma’ruf Dallas helped her get her own apartment and provided rental assistance until she was able to find a job. We helped her apply for food stamps, and until the food stamps got approved, she received weekly groceries from our food pantry. Finally, she received a Home Welcome Package from Ma’ruf Dallas, which allowed her to better settle into her new home.
Muzdha also benefited from our Driving Program so she could learn to drive and get her driver’s license.
Muzdha successfully found a job in the retail sector and got her driver’s license. She also received a car through our Car Program, which allows her with the transportation security she needs to be able to continue to grow. Finally, Muzdha was connected with a lawyer to assist with her asylum case, which has been applied for and pending.
