My name is Amran Abdi Mahamud. I am a Somali mother who has spent the last 8 years fighting the German legal system to bring my son home.

## What Happened

In 2017, I lost custody of my two children. I was young, newly arrived in Germany, and couldn't navigate the language or the legal system. The court ruled neither the father nor I could take responsibility. My children were placed in foster care (Pflegeheim).

For years, I could only see them twice a week for a few hours.

## What I Did

I refused to give up. I:

- Learned German

- Saved every penny for a private lawyer

- Went back to court alone

- Won a partial victory: the court agreed I could have my older child back

## Where I Am Now

I have proven myself. The court has ruled in my favor. But there is one final barrier: I must pay the remaining legal fees to complete the process and bring my son home from the camp where he is still being held.

To meet the court's requirements, I can now only work one job. On a single income, I cannot afford the final legal costs.

**My son is waiting. I am so close, but I cannot cross this final step alone.**

## How You Can Help

Your donation will go directly to the legal fees required to complete the court process. Every euro brings us closer to being a family again.

I have fought through grief, language barriers, and a system I didn't understand. Please help me finish this fight.

With hope and determination,

Amran Abdi Mahamud.