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Mpho is a single parent of a teenage son and a daughter in primary school - help us after the death of my husband

After the death of my husband, Mpho is raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school alone and needs $1,000 to stay afloat for 5 months.

🇿🇦 Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa1,626 views
Mpho A. Jones
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Durban
After the death of my husband in July, I'm now raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school on my own. I work as a care worker, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as a dental nurse 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. Every cent is accounted for. I'll share a simple monthly breakdown. Where the $1,000 goes: • Rent top-up: $230 • Childcare and after-school care: $300 • Groceries and school meals: $260 • Course fees and exam costs: $210 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Mpho
#single-parent#family#stability

Updates from Mpho

  1. Small update. $75 so far, the plan for course fees and exam costs is now scheduled.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($40 in total) I made the first payment toward childcare and after-school care. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

Donations

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  • Kagiso M. Joubert 🇿🇦 · $39

    “Rooting for you. - Richards Bay”

  • Lola Ronke Okoro 🇳🇬 · $50

    “Hope this helps. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Ibadan”

  • Jasmine N. Perez 🇵🇭 · $15
  • Álvaro C. Martínez 🇨🇴 · $20

    “Thought of Mpho all day after reading this. - Palmira”

  • Kato Paul Kyagulanyi 🇰🇪 · $20
  • Anonymous 🇿🇦 · $20

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3.8(5 reviews)

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  • Vijay B. Soni🇮🇳Verified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Megan G. Patterson🇺🇸Verified donor
    Restored my faith in humanity

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Hatem Mahmoud Rahman🇪🇬Verified helper
    Practical and effective help

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

  • Jihan Sri Saputra🇮🇩Verified helper
    Honest and trustworthy

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

  • Eman Ayesha Jilani🇵🇰Verified donor
    Exactly what I needed

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

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