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Rina is a single parent of a toddler and a seven-year-old - help us after the death of my husband
A single mother in Jakarta Selatan needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Rina retrains.
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After the death of my husband in April, I'm now raising a toddler and a seven-year-old on my own. I work as a hairdresser, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as a teaching assistant in the evenings, which will triple my income by August, 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 $650 goes:
• Rent top-up: $330
• Childcare and after-school care: $140
• Groceries and school meals: $90
• Course fees and exam costs: $90
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- Rina
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You're not alone, Rina. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps
Good luck. Hope this works out for you. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you
Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Put this on a community board in Manila this morning
I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Greetings from Kano.
Stay strong, Rina. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. God bless.
So sorry you're going through this, Rina. It takes guts to ask. Well done.
Take care, Rina. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless.
I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Don't give up. Greetings from Curitiba.