Ramazan Bayrami, Safe Steps Fundraiser till 12th May

Safe Steps played a very important part in my journey of recovery through leaving a very difficult situation in my life. With one phone call, they provided the resources and advice I needed to take the first steps to get help and see that there was a future outside of the situation I was in. 

Ramazan Bayrami (Ramadan) is a special month in Turkey, it's an important month of giving, sharing and recognising what we are grateful for. People participate in 'Fitre Zekat' also know as Zakat al-Fitr in Islam, which refers to giving to charity and helping those that need the community's support, especially during bayram.

I would sincerely appreciate my friends and family's assistance in donating, until the end of Ramadan, to Safe Steps. Showing love and kindness to those that really need it right now, who are going through the hardships of domestic violence. Safe Steps is a Victorian based provider of front line aid, they're the first place anyone can call if they have a concern about a loved one, a friend or themselves to get immediate guidance. They provide emergency accommodation, resources, webchat, and a 24/7 phone line.

Something that was personally vital to me, was their 'Understanding Family Violence' resources, critical to someone at the start of their journey trying to find answers. When I didn't know how to make heads or tails of everything, they helped me see a way out of where I was.

If you have something to give to those that are struggling right now to make it to the next day, I would sincerely appreciate if you could give generously and/or share the fundraiser. Either way, during Bayram its important to make sure we're grateful, show love and kindness to the people in our lives and the community we live in.

Thank you for taking the time to read and engage with my fundraiser. Bayram kutlu olsun.

Donations of $2 or more are tax deductible.

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Safe Steps, zor durumda oldugum bir zamanda iyilesme yolculugumda çok önemli bir rol oynadi.

Bir telefon görüsmesi ile durumumun disinda bir gelecek oldugunu görmemde yardimci oldular ve ilk adimlari atmam için gereken bilgi ve kaynaklari sagladilar.

Ramazan in sonuna kadar Safe Steps e bagista bulunursaniz veya bagis toplama etkinligini paylasirsaniz sizlere minnettar olacagim. Bu konuda destek olan tüm aileme ve arkadaslarima içtenlikle tesekkür ediyorum.

Ramazan boyunca ve 13 Mayista baslayip 3 gün sürecek olan Bayram süresince yardima ihtiyaci olanlara el uzatabilmek insanlara sevgi ve nezaketle yaklasmak özellikle önemlidir.

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If you have any concerns about a family, friend or you need immediate support, you can call Safe Steps on: 1800 015 188

If you need to talk to someone about what's happening, are experiencing anxiety but currently are safe, 1800 RESPECT is a specialist counseling service to support those having experienced or experiencing family violence: 1800 737 732

If you have the ability, also please consider donating to Women's Legal Aid, a free service that can provide representation and support to people experiencing family violence and also supported me during tough times: https://www.givenow.com.au/womenslegalservicevic