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Back on our feet: Mekdes and a toddler and a seven-year-old in Gondar

A single parent in Gondar needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Mekdes retrains.

🇪🇹 Amhara, Ethiopia450 views
Mekdes Kidist Negash
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Gondar
After my partner leaving in September, I'm now raising a toddler and a seven-year-old on my own. I work as a care worker, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as a teaching assistant in the evenings, which will triple my income by December, 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 $500 goes: • Rent top-up: $270 • Childcare and after-school care: $95 • Groceries and school meals: $100 • Course fees and exam costs: $35 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Mekdes
#single-parent#family#stability

Updates from Mekdes

  1. Thank you all. We're at 4% now ($20). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

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  • Ezra N. Schwartz🇺🇸Verified donor
    Really cared about my situation

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Mason Brady🇺🇸Verified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Anjali E. Negi🇮🇳Verified donor
    Practical and effective help

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Rahel Hiwot Ayele🇪🇹Verified donor
    Outstanding person

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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  • Gita Gita LubisQuestionID verifiedPhoto verified

    Is there anything that isn't money that would help Mekdes?

    • Mekdes Kidist NegashOwnerAnswerID verified

      Thank you. If you're in Gondar I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for looking so closely.

  • Sakura Megumi Ota

    Sending love, Mekdes. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. All the best.

    • Birgit Ingrid HornQuestion

      is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Mekdes.

      • Mekdes Kidist NegashOwnerAnswerID verified

        Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. rent top-up comes first ($270) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Good question.

    • Salma Rahima Khan

      thanks for sharing this, Mekdes. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

      • Anthony M. Gonzales

        Praying for you, Mekdes. Looking forward to the next update. God bless.

        • Amna Bushra Orakzai

          sending strength, Mekdes. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Gondar.

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