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Back on our feet: Dũng and a toddler and a seven-year-old in Hồ Chí Minh City

A single mother in Hồ Chí Minh City needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Dũng retrains.

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After a long illness in March, I'm now raising a toddler and a seven-year-old on my own. I work as a retail cashier, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as a dental nurse in the evenings, which will triple my income by July, 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 $350 goes: • Course fees and exam costs: $110 • Groceries and school meals: $140 • Childcare and after-school care: $100 Every share and every dollar helps.

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Updates from Dũng

Thank you all. We're at 65% now ($228). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.
Update from Hồ Chí Minh City: the plan for course fees and exam costs is now scheduled. We're at 61% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Thank you all. We're at 43% now ($150). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for childcare and after-school care is now scheduled.

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Ana A. Quiroga
sending good thoughts, Dũng. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did
David S. WattsPhoto verified
Good luck. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Thinking of Hồ Chí Minh City

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