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Back on our feet: Simiyu and three children under 10 in Nairobi
Simiyu and three children under 10 need a bridge to stability after a sudden redundancy.
🇰🇪 Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya847 views
After a sudden redundancy in June, I'm now raising three children under 10 on my own. I work as a retail cashier, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as a pharmacy technician in the evenings, which will triple my income by August, 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 $800 goes:
• Rent top-up: $350
• Childcare and after-school care: $160
• Groceries and school meals: $160
• Course fees and exam costs: $130
Thank you so much.
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Good luck, Simiyu. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Cartagena.
Thinking of you and your family, Simiyu. Looking forward to the next update. It's not much but it's yours. All the best.
You're not alone. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.
Wishing you the best, Simiyu. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Nairobi
This could happen to any of us. Sent it to 20 people at work. All the best
Thanks for sharing this, Simiyu. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
So sorry you're going through this, Simiyu. This could happen to any of us. God bless.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Derry.