Hello, my name is Aya I’ve been living in the UK since 2009, originally coming here on a student visa. Over the years, I’ve worked hard, built a life here, and now work as a Teaching Assistant, helping to support children in their education every day.

More importantly, I’m a proud mother of four beautiful children who were born and are being raised here in the UK. This country has become our home in every sense. We are deeply rooted in our local community, and the UK is where my children are growing up, learning, and dreaming of their futures.

Now, I’m at a critical point in my journey: I am preparing to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), which would give me permanent legal status to remain in the UK without the constant fear of losing our stability. It will mean long-term security for me and my children and the ability to fully participate in and give back to the country that we call home.

Unfortunately, the ILR process is expensive. Between the application fees, mandatory Life in the UK test, English test, and other related costs, the total amount is more than I can afford on my own right now.I do my best to provide for my family, but saving up this amount in a short time has proven difficult.

That’s why I’m reaching out with humility and hope—asking for your support. Whether you can donate, share my story, or simply send kind words of encouragement, it all helps more than you know. Every contribution, big or small, brings me closer to securing a stable and safe future for my children.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for reading my story and for standing with us.