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Back on our feet: Kagiso and twin daughters in Soweto

A single parent in Soweto needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Kagiso retrains.

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Kagiso P. Maharaj
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Soweto
Since a divorce in September, I'm now raising twin daughters on my own. I work as a care worker, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as a pharmacy technician in the evenings, which will triple my income by December, 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 $850 goes: • Course fees and exam costs: $100 • Rent top-up: $580 • Groceries and school meals: $170 I hope life is good to you.
#single-parent#family#stability

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    “Hang in there. Hope you get the rest soon. - Dasmariñas”

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    “Blessings. Thought of Kagiso all day after reading this. - Los Angeles”

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    “Good luck. Hope the December deadline works out. - Aurora”

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  • Ivy GonzalesQuestion

    how is Kagiso doing now?

    • Harper B. Bailey

      Praying for you, Kagiso. Your post was clear and honest. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Eindhoven

      • Yong-jun Ji-ho Shin

        Hope it all works out, Kagiso. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Campinas.

        • Natália Heloísa Amaral

          Thinking of you. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings

          • Nida Sadia Orakzai

            Wishing you the best, Kagiso. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope December is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Mumbai.

            • Miguel M. RomeroQuestion

              Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Kagiso!

              • Kagiso P. MaharajOwnerAnswer

                Sure. The biggest one is course fees and exam costs, $100. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Happy to explain more.

            • Inés P. Ibáñez

              Wishing you the best, Kagiso. Shared this with my family. My neighbor in Shubra donated after I showed her your page

              • Roman S. Edwards

                You're not alone, Kagiso. Hope you get there. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care.

                • Arun H. Subramanian

                  So sorry you're going through this, Kagiso. Looking forward to the next update.

                  • Indira Pillai

                    It takes guts to ask. Well done. Wish I lived closer to Shreveport so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Amsterdam.

                    • Shazia Ayesha Jilani

                      Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Fresno

                      • Helene Jessica OttoID verifiedPhoto verified

                        Thinking of you. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too

                        • Dumisani N. Chetty

                          Rooting for you, Kagiso. Shared it with a few friends.

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