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Back on our feet: Oky and a teenage son and a daughter in primary school in Surabaya

After a sudden redundancy, Oky is raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school alone and needs $500 to stay afloat for 5 months.

🇮🇩 Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia735 views
Oky Arief Gozali
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Surabaya
After a sudden redundancy in January, 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 April, 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 $500 goes: • Childcare and after-school care: $240 • Groceries and school meals: $190 • Course fees and exam costs: $70 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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  • Nisha L. Chauhan🇮🇳Verified helper
    Really cared about my situation

    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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  • Terry K. Williams

    Thinking of you and your family, Oky. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Greetings from Shinjuku.

    • Melanie A. Johnson

      wishing you the best. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor in Nairobi donated after I showed her your page. Blessings!

      • Dương Lâm Huynh

        Rooting for you, Oky. Hope this works out for you

        • Anderson Davi Pereira

          Wishing you peace. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in Sukkur this morning. Take care.

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