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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Afia's family in Accra
A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Afia needs $550 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Accra.
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When my hours were cut in half in July, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Friday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $550.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by October, we must leave.
I have two young children 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 two part-time jobs, and I'm applying for help from local services, but nothing will arrive in time without the rest of the gap covered here.
Funds go to the landlord and nowhere else. Any amount left over after the arrears are cleared will go toward next month's rent.
Where the $550 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $410
• First month of rent as a buffer: $100
• Late fees and court costs: $40
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- due date
- 2026-10-14
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Afia
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- Anonymous 🇧🇷 · $200
“Every little bit. Only $200 but hope it helps. - Curitiba”
- Hendra Galih Tanoto 🇮🇩 · $55
- Madeline Kendrick 🇺🇸 · $50
- Katarzyna Kalinowski 🇵🇱 · $50
“Thinking of you. Hope you get the rest soon. - Warsaw”
- Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $50
- Anonymous 🇯🇵 · $30
“Get well soon. Hope the October deadline works out. - Shinjuku”
- Manuel G. Tomas 🇵🇭 · $30
- Irene E. Luna 🇲🇽 · $25
- Douglas T. Fleming 🇺🇸 · $25
- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $20
- Obiageli Khadija Balogun 🇳🇬 · $15
“From my family to yours. Thought of Afia all day after reading this. - Ikeja”
- Komal S. Dwivedi 🇮🇳 · $12
- Simone Francisca Coelho 🇧🇷 · $10
- Joko Wahyu Effendi 🇮🇩 · $10
- Armando F. Castro 🇲🇽 · $10
- Erik Isak Åberg 🇸🇪 · $10
- Samuel A. Clark 🇺🇸 · $10
- Johanna Lena Jonsson 🇸🇪 · $5
“Thought of Afia all day after reading this. - Malmö”
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You're not alone, Afia. Hope this works out for you. We're a small family in Chattogram but we're thinking of you. All the best.
Keep going. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. All the best
thinking of you, Afia. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care.
Shared it with a few friends. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Accra