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Back on our feet: Budi and two young children in Bogor

After a long illness, Budi is raising two young children alone and needs $750 to stay afloat for 6 months.

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Budi Ilham Handoko
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Bogor
Last August I went through a long illness, and I'm now raising two young children on my own. I work as a school kitchen assistant, 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 November, 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. Every cent is accounted for. I'll share a simple monthly breakdown. Where the $750 goes: • Rent top-up: $270 • Childcare and after-school care: $195 • Groceries and school meals: $165 • Course fees and exam costs: $120 With deep gratitude, Budi

Updates from Budi

  1. Update from Bogor: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 31% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. We're at 15% thanks to 5 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

  3. Quick update: $60 raised so far (8%). I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them. - Budi

  • Young-ja Hae-won Song 🇰🇷 · $20

    “Happy to help. Thought of Budi all day after reading this. - Gangnam”

  • Fernanda P. Hernández 🇺🇸 · $10
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  • Jamila Maryam Kassem 🇲🇦 · $25

    “Every little bit. Please keep us posted. - Marrakesh”

  • Hussain Irfan Hussain 🇵🇰 · $15
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  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $10
  • Colette Odette Louis 🇫🇷 · $45
  • Tâm Quỳnh Bui 🇻🇳 · $25

    “You got this. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Hồ Chí Minh City”

  • Amir Samir Tawfik 🇳🇱 · $50
  • Cristina Rocío Fuentes 🇨🇴 · $20
  • Nakato Joyce Kigozi 🇰🇪 · $10
  • Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $10

    “Rooting for you. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Aberdeen”

  • Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $20

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  • Good luck, Budi. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Blessings

    • you're not alone, Budi. Hope this works out for you. God bless.

      • Rooting for you, Budi. I hope things turn around soon. I'll check back for the next update

        • shared it with a few friends. We're a small family in Istanbul but we're thinking of you.

          • Corinne FaurePhoto verified

            good luck, Budi. I hope things turn around soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care

            • how is Budi doing now?

              • sending strength, Budi. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Newport

                • Stay strong, Budi. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings.

                  • praying for you, Budi. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care

                    • Sending love, Budi. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together.

                      • So sorry you're going through this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best.

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