My name is Assan Asarudeen, and I’m an international student studying in Canada.

I come from a lower-middle-class family, and I’ve always had one simple dream — to give my parents a better life. I also have a sister and her young daughter who rely on me, and I want to support them the best I can.

To pursue this dream, I took out a $50,000 education loan to come to Canada and study. It was a hopeful decision — one that I believed would lead to a brighter future. But the reality has been incredibly tough.

Balancing college, a part-time job, and the cost of living in a new country is overwhelming. The financial pressure of this loan, combined with limited income as a student, makes it hard to stay afloat.

I’m doing everything I can to succeed, but I can’t do it alone.

I’m reaching out to ask for your support — any small contribution would mean the world to me.

Your donation would go directly toward:

Paying down my student loan

Supporting my basic living expenses

Helping me stay focused on school and part-time work

Allowing me to continue building a future for my family

Whether you're able to donate or simply share this campaign, thank you — sincerely — for your kindness and generosity.

With gratitude,

Assan Asarudeen