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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Sara's family in Addis Ababa

After a cut in working hours, Sara is 3 months behind on rent and has a termination letter from the landlord.

🇪🇹 Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia606 views
Sara Zewditu Shiferaw
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Addis Ababa
After a car accident that kept me from work for 3 weeks, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $300. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by March, we must leave. I've 1 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 night deliveries, 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 $300 goes: • First month of rent as a buffer: $60 • Rent arrears (3 months): $200 • Utilities in arrears: $40 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Sara
due date
2026-03-03
bill type
Rent arrears

Updates from Sara

  1. Update from Addis Ababa: the plan for first month of rent as a buffer is now scheduled. We're at 56% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 53% now ($160). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

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  • reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care

    • Hope it all works out. Hope you get there. I hope March is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Addis Ababa.

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