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Back on our feet: Karin and a toddler and a seven-year-old in Soweto
After a long illness, Karin is raising a toddler and a seven-year-old alone and needs $600 to stay afloat for 4 months.
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Since a long illness in July, I'm now raising a toddler and a seven-year-old on my own. I work as a school kitchen assistant, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as an electrician in the evenings, which will triple my income by October, 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:
• Course fees and exam costs: $140
• Groceries and school meals: $145
• Rent top-up: $315
Thank you for reading my story.
Updates from Karin
We're at 35% thanks to 5 of you. I made the first payment toward course fees and exam costs. More news soon.
26% there. I made the first payment toward groceries and school meals. Thank you. - Karin
We're at 13% thanks to 2 of you. the plan for course fees and exam costs is now scheduled. More news soon.
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“Every little bit. Thought of Karin all day after reading this. - London”
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Hang in there. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. After 30 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings.