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Help Wekesa get through 4 hard months with four children

After a house fire, Wekesa is raising four children alone and needs $500 to stay afloat for 4 months.

🇰🇪 Kikuyu, Kiambu, Kenya1,118 views
Wekesa Waweru Simiyu
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Since a house fire in August, I'm now raising four children on my own. I work as a retail cashier, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as a pharmacy technician in the evenings, which will triple my income by November, 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 $500 goes: • Course fees and exam costs: $80 • Rent top-up: $310 • Childcare and after-school care: $110 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Wekesa
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  • Aiden T. StanleyVerified organization

    Hope it all works out, Wekesa. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Blessings

    • Magnus Magnusson

      thinking of you, Wekesa. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Don't give up. God bless.

      • Dolores M. Sánchez

        Wishing you the best, Wekesa. Your post was clear and honest. My husband and I read this together. God bless.

        • Mert Murat BozkurtID verifiedVerified organization

          Rooting for you, Wekesa. Gave what I could, wish it was more.

          • Ilaria Francesca Basile

            Sending strength, Wekesa. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Depok

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