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Back on our feet: Nicole and a teenage son and a daughter in primary school in Manila
A single father in Manila needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Nicole retrains.
🇵🇭 Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines639 views
Since a divorce in April, I'm now raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school on my own. I work as a school kitchen assistant, 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 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.
Every cent is accounted for. I'll share a simple monthly breakdown.
Where the $650 goes:
• Childcare and after-school care: $240
• Course fees and exam costs: $130
• Rent top-up: $280
I hope life is good to you.
- Nicole
Updates from Nicole
Wanted to say thank you properly. 30% funded and I made the first payment toward childcare and after-school care.
Small update. $95 so far, I made the first payment toward rent top-up.
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Hang in there, Nicole. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Manila.