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Defne is a single parent of three children under 8 - help us after a sudden redundancy

After a sudden redundancy, Defne is raising three children under 8 alone and needs $750 to stay afloat for 3 months.

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Defne Aylin Koç
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Istanbul
Since a sudden redundancy in June, I'm now raising three children under 8 on my own. I work as a hairdresser, 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 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. Money goes toward rent, groceries, after-school care and the cost of my course. I'll give a monthly update with receipts. Where the $750 goes: • Course fees and exam costs: $190 • Childcare and after-school care: $320 • Groceries and school meals: $240 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Defne
#single-parent#family#stability

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    “Hope this helps. I'm in Dehiwala, thinking of you. - Dehiwala”

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    “Take care of yourselves. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Aswan”

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    Quick response, great follow-up

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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    Really cared about my situation

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

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    Helped when no one else could

    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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    Helped when no one else could

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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  • Ingrid Bianca Dias

    praying for you, Defne. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Istanbul.

    • Uche Olumide Nwankwo

      Rooting for you. This could happen to any of us. Love from Mumbai.

      • Dominique Leroy

        Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Greetings from Bangkok.

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