Unemployment broke all my dreams.

Abdul Gaffar Jeelani Start Date: Apr 14, 2025 - End Date: Jul 22, 2025
  • Educational/Research Trip
  • Leadership/Training Program
  • Professional Development
  • Berlin, Germany

My Travel Story

by: Abdul Gaffar Jeelani Start Date: Apr 14, 2025 - End Date: Jul 22, 2025
  • Educational/Research Trip
  • Leadership/Training Program
  • Professional Development
My name is Gaffar, and I'm a 31-year-old recent graduate from Arden University, Berlin. My dream was simple: complete my studies in Berlin and build a meaningful and fruitful career. Unfortunately, severe financial difficulties – unexpected government fines coupled with Berlin's high rents and an incredibly tough job market for new graduates – forced me to make the heartbreaking decision to leave Germany and leave my dreams behind temporarily.
Leaving Berlin (my second home) after 3 years, the network, I built and the country I wanted to contribute to was painfully heartbreaking and devastating. But I haven't given up. Berlin is more than just a city; it's where my passion lies, where opportunities in my field thrive, and where I know I can make a difference. I am determined to return, find work related to my studies, and build a stable life.
 
How Your Support Will Help:
This campaign is my only chance for a fresh start. The funds raised will directly cover:
1. Relocation Costs: Getting back to Berlin.
2. Securing Housing: Rent deposit and the crucial first month's rent.
3. Initial Stability: Basic living expenses for the first month or two, allowing me to focus entirely on job searching without any immediate financial panic.
4. Job Seeking Essentials: Costs associated with interviews and networking.
 
Why This Matters:
Returning to Berlin allows me to finally apply the skills and knowledge I gained during my studies I completed in Executive MBA, Whether it's contributing to innovative local projects, supporting community initiatives, joining the skilled workforce in tech/research and so on. I want to give back to the community I call home. By securing employment, I can become self-sufficient, contribute through taxes, and participate fully in society again.
 
My Passion & Commitment:
My connection to Germany, and specifically Berlin, runs deep. Despite the recent hardships, my resolve to build a future there is stronger than ever. This isn't just about finding any job; it's about overcoming this significant obstacle, pursuing the career path I'm passionate about in the place I belong, and proving that setbacks can be overcome with determination and support.
Every contribution, big or small, is a step closer to rebuilding my life and career. Your support won't just fund my return; it will reignite my future.
 
Please consider donating and sharing my story. Thank you immensely for your belief and generosity.

PS: The picture is me and my partner whom i would love to reunite with in Berlin. 
  • Berlin, Germany