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Help Akello get through 3 hard months with a toddler and a seven-year-old

Akello and a toddler and a seven-year-old need a bridge to stability after a house fire.

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Akello Irene Kigozi
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Kinondoni
Since a house fire in April, I'm now raising a toddler and a seven-year-old on my own. I work as a school kitchen assistant, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as a medical coder in the evenings, which will triple my income by August, 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: • Rent top-up: $135 • Childcare and after-school care: $145 • Groceries and school meals: $135 • Course fees and exam costs: $85 Thanks for being kind about this.
#single-parent#family#stability

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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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    Quick response, great follow-up

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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    Helped when no one else could

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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    Practical and effective help

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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    Great help in a difficult time

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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  • Anitha K. Pillai

    Hope things get better soon. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Kinondoni

    • Rashidi Mwangi Mollel

      Keep going. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 16 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.

      • Arianna S. Schmidt

        Hang in there. This could happen to any of us. My neighbor in Arlington donated after I showed her your page. Blessings

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