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Back on our feet: Lucy and three children under 9 in Zanzibar City
A single mother in Zanzibar City needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Lucy retrains.
🇹🇿 Zanzibar City, Zanzibar Urban/West, Tanzania652 views
Last April I went through the death of my husband, and I'm now raising three children under 9 on my own. I work as a hairdresser, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as a medical coder 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.
Money goes toward rent, groceries, after-school care and the cost of my course. I'll give a monthly update with receipts.
Where the $550 goes:
• Groceries and school meals: $85
• Rent top-up: $240
• Childcare and after-school care: $225
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Lucy
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2.3(3 reviews)Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.
- Genuine person with a big heart
I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.
- Very responsive and caring
This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.
- Changed my perspective
Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.
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