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Joshua's fight to stay home. Help us appeal deportation.

$3,679 of $10,000 goal
Given by 68 generous donors in around 3 months

We’re raising funds to help keep Joshua, a 7-year-old in New Zealand by covering the legal costs of his deportation appeal

Nationwide

Joshua is a bright, beautiful 7-year-old boy with autism and epilepsy. New Zealand is the only home he truly knows, where he is safe, supported, and thriving. But right now, Joshua is facing deportation.

Joshua attends a wonderful special school where he’s making incredible progress. In South Africa, where we originally came from, children like Joshua are often excluded from education and don’t have the same opportunities to grow and learn.

As a family, we're doing everything we can to appeal this decision, but the legal costs are high, and we’re already stretched thin.

We are fighting to keep Joshua in the only place he has ever belonged.

If you believe every child deserves a future filled with dignity and care, please consider making a donation. Every dollar helps us keep Joshua safe, and every share helps us spread his story.

💙 Thank you for standing with us

Trish Wilson's involvement (page creator)

My adopted grandson, Joshy has touch my heart and so many others. He is our super hero ❤️ 💙 👏

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Joshua's is still fighting to stay.  15 September 2025

Our Joshy is fighting everyday to call New Zealand his home.

Come one come all support our Joshy

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Guest Donor on 22 Aug 2025
$25
Trish Wilson

Thank you so much this is greatly appreciated 👏

Trish Wilson
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Guest Donor on 14 Aug 2025
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Trish Wilson

Thank you so much this means alot.

Trish Wilson
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Guest Donor on 11 Aug 2025
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Trish Wilson

Thank you so much 💓 Emma this means alot 💖

Trish Wilson
Rosalie
Rosalie on 09 Aug 2025
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Trish Wilson

Thank you so much Rosalie this all very much appreciated 👏

Trish Wilson
Rob
Rob on 05 Aug 2025
$50
Trish Wilson

Thank you so much Rob this is very much appreciated

Trish Wilson

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Paying to a verified bank account of Ingrid Meets on behalf of Joshua
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This campaign started on 5 Jul 2025 and ended on 5 Oct 2025.