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Back on our feet: Grace and a teenage son and a daughter in primary school in Nairobi

Grace and a teenage son and a daughter in primary school need a bridge to stability after the death of my husband.

🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya404 views
Grace Aisha Mollel
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Nairobi
Since the death of my husband in May, I'm now raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school on my own. I work as a hairdresser, 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. Every cent is accounted for. I'll share a simple monthly breakdown. Where the $450 goes: • Groceries and school meals: $125 • Childcare and after-school care: $260 • Course fees and exam costs: $65 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
#single-parent#family#stability

Updates from Grace

  1. Thank you all. We're at 27% now ($120). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for childcare and after-school care is now scheduled.

  2. Quick update: $70 raised so far (16%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Thinking of you. Please keep us posted. - Nnewi”

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    “Blessings. My mother told me about this one. - Jacksonville”

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    “Stay strong. Thought of Grace all day after reading this. - Cần Thơ”

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    “Take care of yourselves. My sister told me about this one. - Lalitpur”

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    “Thought of Grace all day after reading this. - Hyderabad”

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  • Kamau Njoroge Mussa

    Hope it all works out, Grace. Looking forward to the next update

    • Bin Yan Ren

      you're not alone, Grace. Hope you get there.

      • Hanna Walczak

        Thanks for sharing this, Grace. Hope this works out for you. Please keep us posted. Blessings.

        • Benjamin S. VelascoID verified

          Rooting for you, Grace. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

          $315.50 raised of $450

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