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Back on our feet: Duha and two young children in Heliopolis
A single mother in Heliopolis needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Duha retrains.
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Last November I went through a sudden redundancy, and I'm now raising two young children on my own. I work as a cleaner, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as an electrician in the evenings, which will triple my income by January, 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 $650 goes:
• Rent top-up: $300
• Childcare and after-school care: $190
• Groceries and school meals: $110
• Course fees and exam costs: $50
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
Updates from Duha
We're at 22% thanks to 4 of you. the plan for childcare and after-school care is now scheduled. More news soon.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($145 in total) I made the first payment toward rent top-up. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Quick update: $105 raised so far (16%). I made the first payment toward rent top-up. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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