Hi,

I know starting a fundraiser might seem strange, but we only live once, and I feel I have no other choice.

I'm a student from Latvia, currently in my second year of studies in Belgium. These past two years have been the hardest of my life. I’ve faced challenges I never thought I’d survive. When I first arrived, I couldn’t afford rent and ended up homeless for six months. Eventually, I found a job, managed to save enough to rent a small room, and have been working almost every day since to pay for my studies and living expenses.

My financial situation is overwhelming. My family back in Latvia is struggling, so I’ve had no support—they’re barely making ends meet themselves. I haven’t been able to visit them in two years. I miss them deeply, especially during the holidays. This Christmas, I just want to go home. I want to hug my family and my cat again.

But I can’t afford to take even two weeks off work to visit them. If I do, I’ll lose the income I rely on to survive here. That’s why I started this fundraiser.

I know there are many others in need, and maybe my story doesn’t seem as urgent. But if you could help, even a little, it would mean the world to me. Thank you for reading, and for any support you can give.