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Back on our feet: Kiptoo and a toddler and a seven-year-old in Nairobi
A single father in Nairobi needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Kiptoo retrains.
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Since a house fire in July, I'm now raising a toddler and a seven-year-old on my own. I work as a hairdresser, 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 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.
Money goes toward rent, groceries, after-school care and the cost of my course. I'll give a monthly update with receipts.
Where the $600 goes:
• Childcare and after-school care: $125
• Groceries and school meals: $130
• Rent top-up: $345
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- Kiptoo
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Good luck. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Please keep us posted.
hope things get better soon, Kiptoo. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Rawalpindi.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Kiptoo?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about childcare and after-school care, advice is welcome too. Thanks, that means a lot.
Sending love, Kiptoo. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Nairobi
Any update on how things are going in Nairobi?
hope things get better soon. Hope you get there. Don't give up. Blessings.
Take care. Gave what I could, wish it was more
Best of luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Sherbrooke.