Back on our feet: Júlia and a teenage son and a daughter in primary school in Curitiba

Last January I went through a house fire, and I'm now raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school on my own. I work as a part-time receptionist, 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 May, 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 $1,200 goes: • Rent top-up: $620 • Childcare and after-school care: $240 • Groceries and school meals: $240 • Course fees and exam costs: $100 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Júlia