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Upendo is a single parent of four children - help us after a long illness
A single mother in Mombasa needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Upendo retrains.
🇰🇪 Mombasa, Kenya353 views
Last May I went through a long illness, and I'm now raising four children on my own. I work as a cleaner, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as a bookkeeper in the evenings, which will triple my income by July, 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: $310
• Childcare and after-school care: $115
• Groceries and school meals: $130
• Course fees and exam costs: $95
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Upendo
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- Changed my perspective
I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.
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Hope it all works out. Shared this with my family. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Mombasa.
Good luck, Upendo. This could happen to any of us. God bless.
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I hope July is when things finally get easier
wishing you the best, Upendo. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. We're a small family in Fort Portal but we're thinking of you.
Hope you get there. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best.