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Back on our feet: Wafula and three children under 5 in Kampala
After a long illness, Wafula is raising three children under 5 alone and needs $500 to stay afloat for 3 months.
🇺🇬 Kampala, Central Region, Uganda1,387 views
Last April I went through a long illness, and I'm now raising three children under 5 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 bookkeeper 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 $500 goes:
• Rent top-up: $195
• Childcare and after-school care: $75
• Groceries and school meals: $130
• Course fees and exam costs: $100
I hope life is good to you.
- Wafula
Updates from Wafula
We're at 55% thanks to 11 of you. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.
Quick update: $50 raised so far (10%). the plan for rent top-up is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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sending good thoughts, Wafula. Shared it with a few friends. All the best.