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Back on our feet: Lindiwe and a teenage son and a daughter in primary school in Pretoria
A single mother in Pretoria needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Lindiwe retrains.
🇿🇦 South Africa1,473 views
After the death of my husband in August, I'm now raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school on my own. I work as a care worker, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as a dental nurse in the evenings, which will triple my income by November, 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 $1,200 goes:
• Rent top-up: $440
• Childcare and after-school care: $260
• Groceries and school meals: $290
• Course fees and exam costs: $210
Glad we found this place.
Updates from Lindiwe
Update from Pretoria: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 22% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Best of luck, Lindiwe. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together.
Hope it all works out, Lindiwe. This could happen to any of us. We're a small family in Savar but we're thinking of you. Blessings.
Thinking of you, Lindiwe. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon
wishing you peace. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Leicester.
Sending strength, Lindiwe. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'll check back for the next update.