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Back on our feet: Elsa and four children in Jakarta Barat

After my partner leaving, Elsa is raising four children alone and needs $550 to stay afloat for 3 months.

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Elsa Sinta Kusuma
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Jakarta Barat
Last June I went through my partner leaving, and I'm now raising four 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 an electrician in the evenings, which will triple my income by September, 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 $550 goes: • Rent top-up: $320 • Childcare and after-school care: $180 • Course fees and exam costs: $50 With deep gratitude, Elsa

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  1. 33% there. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Thank you.

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  • Hope it all works out, Elsa. Your post was clear and honest. All the best.

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