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Back on our feet: Victor and a toddler and a seven-year-old in Mombasa

After my partner leaving, Victor is raising a toddler and a seven-year-old alone and needs $600 to stay afloat for 5 months.

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช Mombasa, Mombasa, Kenya1,338 views
Victor Shayo
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Mombasa
Last September I went through my partner leaving, and I'm now raising a toddler and a seven-year-old on my own. I work as a part-time receptionist, 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 November, 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. Money goes toward rent, groceries, after-school care and the cost of my course. I'll give a monthly update with receipts. Where the $600 goes: โ€ข Rent top-up: $240 โ€ข Childcare and after-school care: $165 โ€ข Groceries and school meals: $195 Every share and every dollar helps. - Victor

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  • Lorenzo Nicola Morelli ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น ยท $5
  • Joshua Angelo Ocampo ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $60

    โ€œEvery little bit - Taguigโ€

  • Teresa R. Fernรกndez ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ยท $10

    โ€œFrom my family to yours. Thought of Victor all day after reading this. - Coatzacoalcosโ€

  • Amani Florence Kamau ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $25

    โ€œShared with friends too. - Nairobiโ€

  • Gunilla Abrahamsson ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $100
  • Teodoro F. Rodriguez ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $100
  • Majid Marwan Osman ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $25
  • Neil H. Francisco ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $5

    โ€œHope it all works out. Thought of Victor all day after reading this. - Quezon Cityโ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡น ยท $50
  • Yuma Ryota Nakagawa ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ยท $20
  • Efe Vivian Odukoya ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $10
  • Gustavo A. Castro ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ยท $25
  • Eiji Eiji Okada ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ยท $10

    โ€œHope you get the rest soon. - Kitakyushuโ€

  • Divya R. Oberoi ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $20

    โ€œGod bless - Salemโ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $25
  • Obinna Sani Afolabi ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $50

Reviews

3.6(14 reviews)

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    Genuine person with a big heart

    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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    Made a real difference

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    Made me feel heard

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    Amazing support system

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    Very responsive and caring

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Victor Tumusiime๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ชVerified donor
    Genuine person with a big heart

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

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    Changed my perspective

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    Honest and trustworthy

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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    Practical and effective help

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Festus Nwosu๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌVerified donor
    Went above and beyond

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Natalia Lazaridis๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ทVerified helper
    Changed my perspective

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Habib Khatun๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉVerified donor
    Practical and effective help

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

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  • praying for you, Victor. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best.

    • Any chance of seeing the lease?

      • Victor ShayoOwnerAnswer

        I sent the lease in when I posted. I'll upload a redacted copy this week. Good question.

    • Take care, Victor. I hope things turn around soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Varanasi.

      • wishing you peace. This could happen to any of us. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless!

        • Hope it all works out, Victor. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Thinking of Mombasa.

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