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Back on our feet: Wangari and twin daughters in Mbarara

After the death of my husband, Wangari is raising twin daughters alone and needs $550 to stay afloat for 5 months.

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Wangari Namukasa Ngowi
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Mbarara
Since the death of my husband in May, I'm now raising twin daughters 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 pharmacy technician in the evenings, which will triple my income by September, 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: • Rent top-up: $185 • Childcare and after-school care: $125 • Groceries and school meals: $135 • Course fees and exam costs: $105 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
#single-parent#family#stability

Updates from Wangari

  1. Quick update: $352 raised so far (64%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($313 in total) the plan for childcare and after-school care is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Wangari

  3. Thank you all. We're at 48% now ($263). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for childcare and after-school care is now scheduled.

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  • Yuni Fitri Susanto 🇮🇩 · $247.50
  • Pamela M. Coleman 🇺🇸 · $75

    “Thinking of you. Only $75 but hope it helps. - Springfield”

  • Noreen Eman Gill 🇵🇰 · $50

    “Hope things get better. Thought of Wangari all day after reading this.”

  • Shanice B. Bailey 🇯🇲 · $50
  • Vivian Carlson 🇨🇦 · $39
  • Seo-jun Heo 🇰🇷 · $17
  • Brenda G. Brown 🇳🇿 · $15

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  • Liliana BoydQuestion

    Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Mbarara!

    • Wangari Namukasa NgowiOwnerAnswer

      Thank you. If you're in Mbarara I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Appreciate you taking the time.

  • Monica Monica Radu

    Thinking of you, Wangari. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Mbarara.

    • Natalie B. Morgan

      sending love. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Salem.

      • Ximena A. Castillo

        A colleague of mine might know someone for this in Western Region. I'll ask around and let you know

        $493.50 raised of $550

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