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Gashaw is a single parent of a teenage son and a daughter in primary school - help us after a long illness
Gashaw and a teenage son and a daughter in primary school need a bridge to stability after a long illness.
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Last March I went through a long illness, and I'm now raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school 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 dental nurse in the evenings, which will triple my income by June, 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 $350 goes:
• Childcare and after-school care: $130
• Course fees and exam costs: $100
• Groceries and school meals: $120
Thank you so much.
- Gashaw
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best of luck. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Please keep us posted. Take care.
wishing you peace. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Bahir Dar but we're thinking of you.
Keep going, Gashaw. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Sent it to 4 people at work.