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Back on our feet: Kamau and two young children in Dar es Salaam
A single mother in Dar es Salaam needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Kamau retrains.
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Since my partner leaving in April, I'm now raising two young children on my own. I work as a care worker, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as a bookkeeper in the evenings, which will triple my income by July, 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 $700 goes:
• Rent top-up: $320
• Childcare and after-school care: $140
• Groceries and school meals: $130
• Course fees and exam costs: $110
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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thinking of you and your family, Kamau. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Don't give up. Thinking of Dar es Salaam
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Kamau
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. rent top-up comes first ($320) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Happy to explain more.
Good luck, Kamau. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care.
So sorry you're going through this, Kamau. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My neighbor in Rohini donated after I showed her your page. Take care.
a secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Dar es Salaam.
Wishing you peace, Kamau. I hope things turn around soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings.