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A brief observation about Afrikaners resettling in the United States, written primarily for Americans to better understand the character of the people arriving in your country.🇺🇸🇿🇦
Many of us who have already made the move (years ago) are part of large, informal networks assisting new arrivals as they settle. We are often in a position to contribute meaningfully, offering carloads of supplies, helping connect people with employment, and, at times, even providing transportation or vehicles.
While resettlement agencies do provide essential basics, there are moments when urgent needs arise, especially for families with young children, where delays due to administrative processes can leave gaps. On several occasions, I’ve reached out to families and said, “I have what you need, and I can bring it to you today.” More often than not, the response is that they will first try to obtain it themselves.
This isn’t driven by pride, but by a deeply rooted sense of resourcefulness and independence. Afrikaners, by and large, are people who prefer to stand on their own feet and help themselves wherever possible. Of course, no group is without exception, but I am speaking about the overwhelming majority.
Afrikaners are eager to become self-sufficient. They seek employment quickly, secure housing, and work diligently to build stability without relying heavily on assistance. There is a strong work ethic and a desire to contribute positively.
In my experience, these are individuals who don’t come to take, they come to build, to work, and to add value. That, I believe, is an asset to the United States.
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