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Wekesa is a single parent of two young children - help us after a long illness
Wekesa and two young children need a bridge to stability after a long illness.
🇰🇪 Kisumu, Kisumu, Kenya468 views
Last September I went through a long illness, and I'm now raising two young children on my own. I work as a care worker, 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 December, 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 $500 goes:
• Childcare and after-school care: $200
• Course fees and exam costs: $95
• Groceries and school meals: $205
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Wekesa
Updates from Wekesa
Good news. Because of your gifts ($500 in total) I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Update from Kisumu: I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. We're at 56% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Thank you all. We're at 42% now ($210). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
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“Blessings. Only $18 but hope it helps. - Sacramento”
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- Isaree Fon Suksawat 🇹🇭 · $200
- Gerald D. Marquez 🇵🇭 · $20
- Nora T. Vasquez 🇺🇸 · $20
- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $30
- Mateus Lucas Sampaio 🇧🇷 · $200
- Sadia Amna Warraich 🇵🇰 · $10
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rooting for you, Wekesa. I hope things turn around soon
rooting for you. Shared this with my family. We're a small family in Girona but we're thinking of you. Take care.
keep going, Wekesa. Shared this with my family. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Kikuyu
Sending love. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too