Help me start a new life

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With due respect, I would like to present myself and the issue that is my great concern. My name is Eleni Duplessis and Former Head, Department of Translation and Interpretation, National University of Modern Languages (NUML) Islamabad.

I am a Greek National who has been living and working in Islamabad since 2014 on a project on Translation. My project consisted of establishing a Department of Translation and Interpretation based on an international concept.

I have a broad knowledge and expertise. Despite this, I find myself in a difficult situation.

I need support to leave Pakistan and start a new life elsewhere. I left Greece in 2014, I was unemployed for very long time (the economic crisis in Greece is still on-going).I wanted to avoid becoming homeless. There was no alternatives in sight, I decided to come to Islamabad where I knew people. It would facilitate the integration, Two weeks after arrival I was appointed at the University. It was a great moment, a turning point after unemployment. Despite the salary being low, I was working on my project and was happy with that. But due to change in administration and internal politics, my contract came to an end. More than six months have passed, I am still without work and consequently without income. I am trying to find work in another country. But I lack the financial means to sustain myself and to move abroad. I really don't know now what else to do.

I am alone here with my 3 cats (this is my only family) and personal belongings. Despite good qualifications, job search has not been successful. I need to start a new life elsewhere.

I am most grateful for any help.

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Mit gebührendem Respekt möchte ich mich und das Thema, das meine große Sorge ist, präsentieren. Mein Name ist Eleni Duplessis. Ich bin die ehemalige Leiterin der Abteilung für Übersetzung und Dolmetschen an der Nationalen Universität für moderne Sprachen (NUML) in Islamabad.

Ich bin Griechische Staatsbürgerin. Seit 2014 befinde ich mich in Islamabad. Meine Arbeit an der Universität war für mich geradezu ideal. Ich konnte ein Projekt führen und leiten. Es bestand darin, eine Abteilung für Übersetzung und Dolmetschen auf der Grundlage eines internationalen Konzepts zu etablieren.

Außerdem habe ich ein breites Wissen und Fachwissen. Leider befinde ich mich in einer schwierigen Lage.

Ich brauche finanzielle Unterstützung, um Pakistan verlassen zu können und ein neues Leben anderswo zu beginnen. Ich verließ Griechenland im Jahr 2014. Nach langer Arbeitslosigkeit drängte die Zeit (die Wirtschaftskrise in Griechenland hält immer noch an). Um nicht obdachlos zu werden und da es keinen anderen Weg gab, entschloß ich mich nach Islamabad zu kommen, wo ich Leute kannte. Zwei Wochen nach meiner Ankunft fand ich eine Stelle an der hiesigen Universität. Das war geradezu ideal. Trotz des niedrigen Gehalts arbeitete ich an meinem Projekt und war damit zufrieden. Aber durch den Wechsel in der Verwaltung und wegen der internen Politik kam mein Vertrag zu Ende. Ich bin schon mehr als 6 Monate ohne Arbeit und folglich ohne Einkommen. Ich versuche, eine Stelle in einem anderen Land zu finden. Ohne finanzielle Mittel, ist es nicht möglich, ins Ausland zu ziehen.

Ich bin alleine hier mit meinen 3 Katzen (das ist meine Familie) und persönlichen Sachen. Trotz guter Qualifikationen war die Arbeitssuche nicht erfolgreich. Ich muss ein neues Leben anderswo beginnen.

Ich bin sehr dankbar für jede Hilfe.

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“Beyond a certain point there is no return. This point has to be reached.” ― Franz Kafka This point has been reached.

“Beyond a certain point there is no return. This point has to be reached.” ― Franz Kafka This point has been reached.

Sep 16

Situation critical

Update posted by Eleni Duplessis at 07:29 am

Rent and utility bills unpaid. Need to buy food. Any amount, no matter how big or small will be very much appreciated, thank you!

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Jul 01

About the amount needed

Update posted by Eleni Duplessis at 07:57 am

As I have no income or financial help whatsoever, my request for help is intended to cover my expenses here (pending unpaid amounts), getting an exit document for departing (it has to be paid), preparing the moving abroad (covering last expenses regarding rent and utility bills, the packers), the flight

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Jun 28

Living costs

Update posted by Eleni Duplessis at 01:04 pm

I have no means to cover current living expenses (rent, utility bills, food, basic needs).There is no support from the state, and no help to expect from people I know also.The reason why I am turning to your support.

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Jun 28

My legal status

Update posted by Eleni Duplessis at 09:23 am

As I am unemployed and unable to leave Pakistan, I also have no work permit anymore. I have applied at the UNHCR (United Nations High Commission for Refugees) and got accepted as "person of concern". Protection is ending in July. I am supposed to get a new appointment for renewal.

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Jun 28

Health reasons 2

Update posted by Eleni Duplessis at 09:21 am

Recently, withing few days interval, 2 teeth broke. One root canal was financed, a crown is still needed. The other tooth is broken in half. Actually nothing that anyone cannot handle, but in my difficult situation, I cannot cover the cost to have this issue fixed.In the past I have

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Jun 25

Health Reasons

Update posted by Eleni Duplessis at 05:25 pm

During all the time spent in Islamabad, at no point it was possible to have a medical check-up. Reason: lack of financial means. The salary covered only the rent, & very basics. I have been suffering almost all my life from Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that has been under. . . . .

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