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Back on our feet: Brian and a toddler and a seven-year-old in Embakasi

Brian and a toddler and a seven-year-old need a bridge to stability after a divorce.

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช Embakasi, Nairobi, Kenya2,102 views
Brian Kamau Odhiambo
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Embakasi
Last July I went through a divorce, and I'm now raising a toddler and a seven-year-old on my own. I work as a hairdresser, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as a bookkeeper in the evenings, which will triple my income by October, 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 $800 goes: โ€ข Rent top-up: $320 โ€ข Childcare and after-school care: $250 โ€ข Groceries and school meals: $145 โ€ข Course fees and exam costs: $85 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.

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  • Sรฉbastien Guillaume Joly ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $100

    โ€œFrom my family to yours. Thought of Brian all day after reading this. - Saint-Denisโ€

  • Kagiso F. Zulu ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $80
  • Gabriela F. Santos ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด ยท $62.50

    โ€œRooting for you. Only $63 but hope it helps. - Bogotรกโ€

  • Shazia Shazia Raza ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $50

    โ€œThought of Brian all day after reading this. - Faisalabadโ€

  • Milena Tatiana Shevchenko ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ ยท $50
  • Hathai Mahawong ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $42.50

    โ€œYou got this. Shared with friends too. - Khon Kaenโ€

  • Sรดnia Lorena Peixoto ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $40

    โ€œThought of Brian all day after reading this. - Feira de Santanaโ€

  • Ana Mendes ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $28
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $25
  • Kemar M. Barrett ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ฒ ยท $25
  • Marcelo Ronaldo Barbosa ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $20

    โ€œYou got this. Been where you're, it gets better. - Londrinaโ€

  • Sophie C. Rivera ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $20
  • Khadija Adaeze Kalu ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $20

    โ€œPraying for you. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Ibadanโ€

  • Upendo Akello Mutua ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $20
  • Jordan A. Neal ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $10

    โ€œTake care of yourselves. Thought of Brian all day after reading this. - Londonโ€

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  • Rohit A. Chettiar๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified helper
    Restored my faith in humanity

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Naresh R. Pillai๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified donor
    Restored my faith in humanity

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Nathan W. Foster๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งVerified donor
    Amazing support system

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Queen Fatima Chukwu๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌVerified donor
    Reliable and compassionate

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Hae-won Ji-min Song๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ทVerified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Keerthana P. Subramanian๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified helper
    Honest and trustworthy

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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  • Looking forward to the next update. Put this on a community board in Nottingham this morning. Greetings from Nottingham.

    • Isaiah M. SnyderQuestionPhoto verified

      can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Embakasi!

      • Hope things get better soon. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. After 8 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings

        • looking forward to the next update. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Augsburg

          • Keep going, Brian. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better.

            • Sending love, Brian. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

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