Hello,

My name is Fernando, and I am from Sri Lanka. I have been living and working in Romania, hoping to build a better future for myself and support my family back home.

Last year, my life changed completely. I spoke up about the abuse and unfair treatment I experienced at my previous workplace and asked for accountability. Instead of addressing the issues, my employer dismissed me from my job.

After that, I found work with another company. They assured me they would handle my work and residence documents correctly. Unfortunately, serious mistakes were made during the application process, and those errors caused me to lose my legal status in Romania.

Since then, I have been trying to resolve this situation through lawyers and the immigration authorities. The legal process has been long, stressful, and expensive. Because of my current immigration status, I am not legally allowed to work, which means I have no way to earn an income while my case is being resolved.

Over the past year, I have used all of my savings on legal fees, document processing, and basic living expenses.

I am now struggling to pay for rent, food, transportation, and the ongoing costs of resolving my case. My family also depends on me, and it has become incredibly difficult to support them while facing these challenges.

I am not asking for help because I do not want to work. I am asking for support so I can get through this difficult period, complete the legal process, and return to work as soon as I am legally able. My goal is simple: to rebuild my life, work honestly, and become financially independent again.

Any contribution, no matter how small, will help cover my legal expenses and basic living costs while I wait for my documents to be resolved. If you are unable to donate, sharing my fundraiser with others would also mean a great deal to me.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story. Your kindness, generosity, and support give me hope that I can overcome this difficult chapter and start again.

With sincere gratitude,

Fernando