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Hiba is a single parent of four children - help us after a sudden redundancy

A single mother in Cairo needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Hiba retrains.

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ Cairo, Cairo, Egypt813 views
Hiba Lubna Shaker
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Cairo
Last May I went through a sudden redundancy, and I'm now raising four children on my own. I work as a driver, 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 September, 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 $400 goes: โ€ข Course fees and exam costs: $95 โ€ข Groceries and school meals: $145 โ€ข Rent top-up: $160 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.

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  • Vandana B. Arora ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $50

    โ€œGet well soon. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Fresnoโ€

  • Peyton S. Hunter ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $10
  • Kevin Hermann Roth ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $10
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $10

    โ€œGet well soon. Thought of Hiba all day after reading this. - Faisalabadโ€

  • Fajar Eko Lie ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $8

    โ€œHappy to help. From Yogyakarta with love.โ€

  • Petra Mirjam Bos ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ ยท $5

    โ€œThought of Hiba all day after reading this.โ€

Reviews

3.0(6 reviews)

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  • Monique Odette Baron๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ทVerified donor
    Exceptional service

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Tara F. Foley๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ชVerified helper
    Helped when no one else could

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Karanja Rashidi Athumani๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌVerified donor
    Exceptional service

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Clodagh E. Dunne๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ชVerified donor
    Went above and beyond

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

  • Irene Sarah Hamisi๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ชVerified helper
    Exactly what I needed

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Angelica K. Dizon๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญVerified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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  • is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Hiba.

    • Sure. The biggest one is course fees and exam costs, $95. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Happy to explain more.

  • Sending love, Hiba. Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in Glasgow but we're thinking of you. Take care.

    • Stay strong. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best.

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