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Back on our feet: Samira and four children in Riyadh
A single father in Riyadh needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Samira retrains.
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Since the death of my husband in August, I'm now raising four children on my own. I work as a care worker, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as an electrician 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 $2,150 goes:
• Childcare and after-school care: $920
• Course fees and exam costs: $430
• Rent top-up: $800
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- Samira
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Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Dortmund so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Riyadh.
Thanks for sharing this, Samira. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings
Hope it all works out, Samira. Looking forward to the next update
This could happen to any of us. After 29 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything.