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Back on our feet: Janet and a teenage son and a daughter in primary school in Embakasi

A single father in Embakasi needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Janet retrains.

🇰🇪 Embakasi, Nairobi, Kenya1,169 views

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After the death of my husband in August, I'm now raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school 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 teaching assistant in the evenings, which will triple my income by November, 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: • Childcare and after-school care: $125 • Groceries and school meals: $90 • Course fees and exam costs: $135 With deep gratitude, Janet

#single-parent #family #stability

Updates from Janet

Update from Embakasi: I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. We're at 75% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Update from Embakasi: the plan for groceries and school meals is now scheduled. We're at 66% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($120 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Janet

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