“I hadn’t seen them in eight months. It was very hard.'
A father who became homeless and was forced to live in his car after his marriage broke down has been reunited with his daughters, thanks to a Glasgow -based charity. Abibo Lima, 41, relocated to Scotland from Portugal in 2019 with his partner and their two daughters, hoping to build a better life together.
In desperation, Abibo turned once again to the local charity Govan HELP for support. The organisation stepped in to assist him, providing guidance and checking on his wellbeing. They also helped him secure a home suitable for him and his daughters. Reuniting with his daughters was a profoundly emotional experience for Abibo. “The day I saw my girls again was very, very emotional,” he said. “At first, I felt like a new father, like they had just been born. We needed to reconnect.
Reflecting on his journey, Abibo added, “Finding a home without help is so hard. I didn’t know where to start or where to get information. Without Amanda, I don’t know where I’d be—I’d probably still be homeless.” Govan HELP is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, which recently awarded the charity a £133,000 grant. This funding enables Govan HELP to continue empowering families through early intervention programmes, including family support, play therapy, counselling, and training opportunities.
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