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Help Nida get through 5 hard months with two young children
A single mother in Lahore needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Nida retrains.
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Last March I went through a divorce, and I'm now raising two young children on my own. I work as a care worker, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as an electrician 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 $450 goes:
• Rent top-up: $195
• Childcare and after-school care: $110
• Groceries and school meals: $65
• Course fees and exam costs: $80
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Nida
Updates from Nida
46% there. I made the first payment toward course fees and exam costs. Thank you.
Small update. $156 so far, we've started the first stage.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 6% funded and I made the first payment toward rent top-up.
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Nida!
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. rent top-up is the biggest at $195. Thanks for asking.
hope things get better soon, Nida. Looking forward to the next update. We're a small family in San Diego but we're thinking of you.
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Lahore!
Thank you. If you're in Lahore I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks, that means a lot.
Sending strength. I hope things turn around soon. My neighbor in Auckland donated after I showed her your page.
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Lahore
rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings.
Thinking of you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you
you're not alone, Nida. Shared it with a few friends
Hang in there. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Sent it to 23 people at work. Greetings from San Francisco.
you're not alone, Nida. Shared this with my family
Stay strong, Nida. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Limoges!
Wishing you the best, Nida. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Mumbai.
So sorry you're going through this, Nida. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes
Keep going. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry