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Chiamaka is a single parent of two young children - help us after a long illness
A single mother in Lagos needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Chiamaka retrains.
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After a long illness in July, I'm now raising two young children on my own. I work as a cleaner, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as a teaching assistant 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 $500 goes:
• Course fees and exam costs: $60
• Rent top-up: $280
• Groceries and school meals: $160
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
Updates from Chiamaka
Good news. Because of your gifts ($251 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Small update. $192 so far, the plan for rent top-up is now scheduled.
- Thandi P. Mahlangu 🇿🇦 · $200
- Myra D. Tandon 🇮🇳 · $30
“Sending love. Shared with friends too. - Mysuru”
- Purvi B. Sawant 🇮🇳 · $9
- Kalpana Sita Tamang 🇳🇵 · $50
- Gloria C. Jones 🇳🇿 · $100
“Stay strong! - Manukau”
- Yash N. Randhawa 🇺🇸 · $4
- Wahyu Rudi Ramadhan 🇮🇩 · $25
- Yuni Indah Yuliani 🇮🇩 · $20
- Tejas F. Bhosale 🇮🇳 · $10
- Anonymous 🇹🇿 · $25
- Anonymous 🇲🇽 · $17
“Rooting for you. Hope the October deadline works out. - Celaya”
- Kylie A. Alvarado 🇺🇸 · $100
- Walker B. Burrell 🇺🇸 · $50
“Thought of Chiamaka all day after reading this. - Birmingham”
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you're not alone, Chiamaka. Hope you get there.
So sorry you're going through this, Chiamaka. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Lagos.
Sending love, Chiamaka. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon.
Stay strong. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Lagos.
Thanks for sharing this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
Wishing you peace. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Please keep us posted