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Utami is a single parent of a toddler and a seven-year-old - help us after a house fire
A single father in Bekasi needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Utami retrains.
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Last November I went through a house fire, and 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 pharmacy technician in the evenings, which will triple my income by February, 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 $600 goes:
• Rent top-up: $190
• Childcare and after-school care: $220
• Groceries and school meals: $115
• Course fees and exam costs: $75
Every share and every dollar helps.
- Utami
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You're not alone, Utami. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings.
Wishing you the best, Utami. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you
You're not alone, Utami. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Bekasi.
I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Don't give up. Greetings from Lagos
Sending love, Utami. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Kampala.