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Back on our feet: Ibrahim and three children under 7 in Benin City
After the death of my husband, Ibrahim is raising three children under 7 alone and needs $450 to stay afloat for 5 months.
🇳🇬 Benin City, Edo, Nigeria1,075 views
Since the death of my husband in July, I'm now raising three children under 7 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 web developer 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:
• Rent top-up: $195
• Childcare and after-school care: $120
• Groceries and school meals: $85
• Course fees and exam costs: $50
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
Updates from Ibrahim
8% there. the plan for childcare and after-school care is now scheduled. Thank you.
Thank you all. We're at 50% now ($225). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.
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Wishing you peace, Ibrahim. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Xalapa.
Rooting for you, Ibrahim. Gave what I could, wish it was more.
So sorry you're going through this. Shared it with a few friends. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Benin City.