Back on our feet: Bisma and a toddler and a seven-year-old in Lahore

Last March I went through a sudden redundancy, and I'm now raising a toddler and a seven-year-old on my own. I work as a part-time receptionist, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as a teaching assistant in the evenings, which will triple my income by June, but I need to bridge the gap until then. Some weeks I skip meals so my children can eat. I have never asked anyone for help like this before, and I'm doing it for them. Once I finish my course, I'll pay it forward. Money goes toward rent, groceries, after-school care and the cost of my course. I'll give a monthly update with receipts. Where the $400 goes: • Rent top-up: $150 • Course fees and exam costs: $100 • Groceries and school meals: $150 I hope life is good to you.