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Don't let Florence's family go through the cold months without electricity

Help Florence cover an overdue electricity bill so the household stays safe this the cold months.

🇹🇿 Kinondoni, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania244 views
Faith Zawadi Shayo
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Kinondoni
The electricity account is 3 months behind. Florence received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on April unless $100 is paid. She had never been late before an unexpected car repair. Florence called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $10 first, which isn't available. The household includes a parent on oxygen therapy, and going through the cold months without electricity isn't safe. We can't cook, keep medicine cold or heat the home. Florence is working on getting back on her feet, and wants to pay it forward once steady. The money will go directly to the utility provider, and I'll post the paid statement here. Where the $100 goes: • Heating arrears: $65 • Reconnection and late fees: $15 • Down payment on a payment plan: $20 Thanks for being kind about this. - Faith
due date
2026-04-07
bill type
Utility arrears
#utilities#shut-off#urgent#emergency

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  • Tanvi S. Patel

    Hope things get better soon, Faith. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My neighbor in Eldoret donated after I showed her your page. Love from Eldoret.

    • Leah W. Sims

      So sorry you're going through this, Faith. Looking forward to the next update. After 10 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Epe.

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