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Back on our feet: Peter and two young children in Kampala
A single father in Kampala needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Peter retrains.
🇺🇬 Central Region, Uganda1,085 views
Since my partner leaving in July, I'm now raising two young children on my own. I work as a hairdresser, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as a web developer in the evenings, which will triple my income by October, 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 $300 goes:
• Groceries and school meals: $65
• Childcare and after-school care: $105
• Rent top-up: $130
Thanks for reading all this.
- Peter
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Hope things get better soon. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Feira de Santana.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Peter
It's all in the list in the story. groceries and school meals is the big one at $65, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Thanks for asking.
Wishing you the best, Peter. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. God bless.
How is Peter doing now?
sending love. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless
Wishing you the best. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Faisalabad
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Peter?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about groceries and school meals, advice is welcome too. Good question.
Your post was clear and honest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Córdoba
You're not alone, Peter. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I'll check back for the next update
Thanks for sharing this, Peter. Hope you get there.
Sending good thoughts, Peter. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Blessings!
Keep going, Peter. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My husband and I read this together.
Take care. It takes guts to ask. Well done
Hope things get better soon, Peter. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Put this on a community board in Kampala this morning. Love from Kampala.
Hope things get better soon, Peter. Looking forward to the next update.
Hope it all works out. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Springfield.
Praying for you. Hope you get there. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double
Good luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 26 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care.