"You just realise that this man, he's just like a little angel, like God's angel really. He's so kind. He can now see his value and his worth and I think that's so important to a human being. I just wish him so well because he is so important to us all you know, especially Walter!"
"For Diaco, the community have provided a home away from home. Back in Iran, he says his cousin is recovering after being shot during recent demonstrations. In Iran, Diaco says he worked in the television industry, making content that was critical of the regime. Diaco described it as being a voice for the people who want to have their freedom."
"Customers of Thirst for All, a coffee stand in Crane Park in Twickenham, west London, say its owner - Diaco Yari - is a shining light in their local community. Diaco, who came to the UK from Iran nine years ago, feels the same about his customers, and was bowled over when they crowdfunded to support him after he was assaulted and robbed for his takings."
Diaco Yari, who immigrated to the UK from Iran nine years ago, operates Thirst for All coffee stand in Crane Park, Twickenham. His customers deeply value him for his kindness and positive impact on their community. After being assaulted and robbed of his takings on his birthday in February, suffering a broken tooth, his customers were moved to action. Led by regular customer Mandy Scott Johnson, they launched a crowdfunding campaign that raised £3,000 to replace his lost takings and fund security improvements. Diaco, who previously worked in Iranian television creating content critical of the regime, now considers his customers his family, with some customers informally adopting him as a close friend.
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