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Back on our feet: Ifeanyi and two young children in Ikeja

After a house fire, Ifeanyi is raising two young children alone and needs $600 to stay afloat for 5 months.

🇳🇬 Lagos, Nigeria735 views
Ifeanyi Samuel Alabi
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Ikeja
Since a house fire in June, I'm now raising two young children 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 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 $600 goes: • Rent top-up: $290 • Childcare and after-school care: $150 • Groceries and school meals: $115 • Course fees and exam costs: $45 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
#single-parent#family#stability

Updates from Ifeanyi

  1. Update from Ikeja: we've started the first stage. We're at 31% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Quick update: $98 raised so far (16%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. 7% there. I made the first payment toward groceries and school meals. Thank you.

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  • Horst Dominik HaasID verified

    Sending love. Gave what I could, wish it was more. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry

    $360.50 raised of $600

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