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Back on our feet: Ritu and three children under 12 in New Delhi
After a house fire, Ritu is raising three children under 12 alone and needs $550 to stay afloat for 4 months.
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Since a house fire in April, I'm now raising three children under 12 on my own. I work as a hairdresser, 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 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 $550 goes:
• Groceries and school meals: $135
• Childcare and after-school care: $200
• Rent top-up: $215
With deep gratitude,
Ritu
Updates from Ritu
Thank you all. We're at 18% now ($97). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 5% funded and the first invoice got paid this week. - Ritu
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Thinking of you. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. We're a small family in Cox's Bazar but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Cox's Bazar.
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Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in Mumbai but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Mumbai!