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Keep a roof over Zainab's head in Cairo
The loss of a second income left Zainab short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.
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After a car accident that kept me from work for 5 weeks, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $450.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by September, we must leave.
I have a teenager still in school at home. Moving isn't just an expense - it would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else.
I have started working extra hours at a market stall, and I'm applying for help from local services, but nothing will arrive in time without the rest of the gap covered here.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $450 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $290
• Late fees and court costs: $55
• Utilities in arrears: $20
• First month of rent as a buffer: $85
Thanks for reading all this.
- Zainab
- due date
- 2026-10-18
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Auckland.
take care. Shared it with a few friends. Don't give up. Love from Rajkot
keep going, Zainab. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Greetings from Depok.
rooting for you. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Love from Accra.
Hope it all works out, Zainab. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Sent it to 33 people at work.
Thanks for sharing this. Hope this works out for you. After 14 years in nursing I know how hard it is to ask for anything.
hope things get better soon, Zainab. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My neighbor in Obuasi donated after I showed her your page!
Thinking of you. Looking forward to the next update. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings