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Last Updated: September 21, 2024

To make the collapsing roof of the home

First of all, thank you for considering reading this. I live with my old parents. My parents are 85 and 78 and have no income. The father receives a monthly allowance of 1,900 rupees ($6.33 per month) from the government, barely enough for two days’ worth of food. They have been sick for a long time.

I am working and I get a monthly salary of Rs 48000 (US$ 160 per month). A lot of things have to be done with that salary. Salary has to be spent very sparingly. I pay all our expenses like food expenses, medical expenses, bill payments, loan installments. As the salary is not enough for daily expenses, I do a little self-employment. My mother is  hearing impaired. She wants to buy a hearing aid.

But that is not my question. Our entire family is affected by the roof that is going to collapse in my house. I  Can’t even get a loan because the salary is not enough. I am from Sri Lanka. The economic condition of our country also affects it. I am very depressed. I try not to think about it, but I always see the roof when I go to sleep. It seems to fall on our heads at any moment.The area where we live gets rain all the time so the house is always wet with rainwater. Rainwater leaking from the roof wakes us up from deep sleep. It is stressful for my parents as well as unhealthy.

This house was built by my father and the roof is made of wood and tiles taken from an old house.That is why the house’s walls are in good condition but the roof is rotten. I already have some wood for the roof. More wood, roofing sheets, nails, etc. must be purchased. Labor hire is required to construct the roof. But I have no money to spend.

If I wait any longer, we may be in danger. I want my parents to live the little time they have left without difficulty. I am currently unable to find the money for it. A friend of mine told me about this site. I tried internet business for a while and I have the PayPal address created for it. That’s why I thought of asking for money in this way. I hope you understand my situation. The estimated cost for the roof is $4000. If we get your help, we will be able to live freely without fear. Thank you again for taking the time to read this to end.    

Thank you.

PayPal me : https://paypal.me/sra593

 

Filed Under: Emergency Money Tagged With: Asia

Last Updated: September 20, 2024

Help my family to build a proper earning point

Hope everyone are soundly good and healthy . My husband lost his job in Covid crisis. After that he didn’t get a proper job because of this we are suffering from economical crisis. So I also started to work as a enterpretuner. My profession in fashion designing. My dream is to open my own shop. For that we are in short of money. I’m now stitching dresses for orders and I started my own youtube channel in order to earn money but I couldn’t earn the expected amount as my husbands job is not stable. And I have to raise 3 kids. I have a loan amount of $ 3000 to settle and I’m currently in a rental house which is incresing the proximity and helplessness of my situation.

 

I need money to make my family financial stable and start my business inorder to overcome this economical crisis I’m facing. And I need money to overcome this would be a huge help for me if you’ll support me financially.I need a maximum of $ 7500 dollars to overcome all my problems.

 

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@fathimarumaiz

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Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Asia

Last Updated: September 19, 2024

Kind support for 4 members family for financial hardships.

I am 67 years old. I and my wife are not doing any jobs at present as we are not fit for working. We are all 4 family members with our 2 daughters who are studying at 2 universities. I was doing a buying and selling business (An old car,one by one ) but now it has to be stopped. Unfortunately with the influence of COVID-19 and poor state financial policy, the economy of the island is collapsed. Currency value has been decreased deeply at the foot of US dollar. We have to pay more money to buy daily needs. Also I could not complete the construction work of my house and we live in a partially built up house. We are doing a silent, innocent struggle to overcome hardships of our lives. Recently I spent some more money collected from wife’s relatives for implanting a pacemaker to my heart. I and my wife are unable to earn even a single cent in this situation and we are facing so many difficulties in fetching money for education of my 2 daughters. So I hope a kind donation of about $350 a month only for our monthly expenditure till the daughter’s studies are completed by May 2026. If not I hope about $7000 as a total amount so as to restart the business again. So thank you so much for kind attention to read my request and I most humbly ask for your kind help.

God bless you and all of your family members to have a wealthy, healthy and peaceful long life.

Thank you.

Paypalme :-PayPal.Me/pereraupali

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Asia

Last Updated: September 19, 2024

Support to Build a Home for My Family

Dear Sir/Madam,

I hope this message finds you well.

My name is Madushan, and I am writing to seek your support in a matter of great personal importance. I am originally from Sri Lanka and am currently working in the United Arab Emirates as a packing helper. My primary goal in coming here was to earn money to support my family and build a home for them.

I am 28 years old, married, and have been working tirelessly for nearly two years. Despite my efforts, my salary of 1500 AED is insufficient to cover both my daily expenses and the construction of a new home. I am only able to send a modest amount of money home each month, which is barely enough to meet my family’s basic needs.

My parents are farmers; my father is 56 years old and my mother is 54. They live in a small house in our village. My father’s health is sometimes compromised due to the strenuous nature of farming, and I am deeply concerned about their well-being. I also have a married sister and a brother who is working a small job in Sri Lanka.

I am seeking your assistance to help me build a home for my parents or start a small business that could provide additional income. Any support you can offer would be immensely appreciated and would make a significant difference in improving my family’s living conditions.

I am more than willing to provide any additional information or documentation required to verify my situation. Your generosity would greatly impact our lives, and I am deeply grateful for your consideration.

Thank you very much for your time and support.

Sincerely,
Madushan

Account details,

Name: Madushan

PayPal: https://paypal.me/Shan9631?country.x=AE&locale.x=en_US

Account No: 019010348495
Iban No: AE400330000019010348495

Filed Under: Home Foreclosure Tagged With: Asia

Last Updated: September 18, 2024

Assistance Required for Medical Bills: Stroke Survivor in Need

I hope this message finds you well. My name is kh cyril], and I am reaching out to you today with a humble request for support. In 2017, my life took an unexpected turn when I suffered a stroke that left me with significant physical and financial challenges. Since then, I have been on a journey of recovery, but it has been a long and difficult road.

The stroke impacted my ability to work, and as a result, I have been struggling to cover the costs of my essential medical needs. Each month, I require approximately $300 to pay for necessary medications, doctor consultations, and rehabilitation therapy. Unfortunately, without a steady income, it has become increasingly difficult to keep up with these expenses, and I am now reaching out to the kindness of others for help.

The funds raised will go directly toward ensuring that I can continue my treatment and rehabilitation. Specifically, the $300 a month will cover:

  1. Medications: After the stroke, I have been prescribed several medications to manage my health and prevent future complications. These medications are vital for my well-being, but they are also costly.
  2. Doctor Consultations: Regular visits to my doctor are essential to monitor my progress and adjust my treatment plan as needed. These consultations ensure that I am on the right track with my recovery, but the fees can add up quickly.
  3. Rehabilitation Therapy: Physical therapy has been a crucial part of my recovery process. It helps me regain strength and mobility, allowing me to work toward a more independent life. However, rehabilitation sessions are expensive, and I need ongoing therapy to continue making progress.

Your support, no matter how small, would make a tremendous difference in my life. By contributing to this fundraiser, you will help me access the medical care and rehabilitation I need to continue my recovery. Every donation brings me one step closer to regaining my health and independence.

If you are unable to donate, I completely understand. However, you can still help by sharing this message with your friends, family, and social networks. Spreading the word can have a powerful impact and help me reach more people who may be able to assist.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story. Your generosity and kindness mean the world to me. Together, we can overcome this challenge and work toward a brighter future.

With heartfelt gratitude,
[khcyril

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Filed Under: Medical Bills Tagged With: Asia

Last Updated: September 5, 2024

I need a phone for work

I want a phone. I am 15 years old. I don’t have a phone for upcoming school activities and classes. My mother works in a shop. My father works as a laborer. I need a phone so I ordered a phone from an online American seller. Money from mom and dad. But the seller did not send me the phone. I feel sorry for my parents. I destroyed their hard earned money. I don’t have a phone to work. Can anyone help me.

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Filed Under: Student Loans Tagged With: Asia

Last Updated: September 5, 2024

Urgent Help Needed to Prevent Foreclosure

I need urgent help to prevent my home from foreclosure

I am facing a financial crisis and need your help immediately. In the next 14 days, I have to pay $19,380 to stop foreclosure on my home. This house is not just a building, but a place where my mother and I have lived through many challenges, and now we are in danger of losing it.

my story
I am 41 years old, the only child in my family. Growing up I excelled in maths and was pursuing a diploma in computer studies. However, life took an unexpected turn when both my parents became seriously ill. My father, who was 84 when he died last October, succumbed to cancer, and my mother, who is now 82, is unconscious and facing serious health problems. Due to their illness, I had to give up my studies and work a small job to support them.

In 2013, to cover my father’s medical expenses, I mortgaged our house to Sri Lanka HDFC Bank and borrowed 30 lakh rupees (approx. $10,000) with the help and support of my friends. Despite my best efforts, my father’s health did not improve as we had hoped, and I continued to struggle to repay the loan while taking care of my parents.

For years, I managed to make the payments, but the situation became more challenging after I lost my job due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He found a job whenever he could, but he couldn’t pay the debt. The bank initially understood and gave me a long grace period but now that period is over.

My family situation
I got married in 2017 as per my father’s request. My wife who is now 35 years old and I have a 3 year old daughter. Unfortunately, due to the financial difficulties we were facing, my wife and I were constantly at loggerheads. She was working in an organization, but after our daughter was born, she also had to take care of my mother, father and our daughter at home. This situation caused her great distress and finally her parents came and took her and our daughter away. Although this will ease some of the pressure during this difficult time, I am determined to make things right and reunite with my family.

This house is near a very famous government hospital. Therefore, my mother’s illness was treated by the doctors of that hospital for a long time. This cannot be sold suddenly. Even if you sell it, you have to go to a very distant area after that. A lot of money has to be spent to bring the mother back to the hospital. So for me this place is very important until my mother is alive.

If I can get this help as soon as possible, I will be able to save my house first, and then I can focus on supporting my family from my current job.

How can you help
The bank informed me that I must pay the total outstanding amount of 65 lakh rupees ($21,700) including penalties and interest within 14 days. I have tried everything in my power to raise funds, but I am still $19,380 short.

If I can pay this amount within the next three days, I will be able to avoid foreclosure and keep my mother and I in our home. I will be able to settle the full amount by September, but we need this immediate support to avoid losing everything.

Paypal Link : https://paypal.me/amg19983?country.x=PH&locale.x=en_US

Any contribution, no matter how small, will bring us one step closer to keeping our home. Thank you for taking the time to read my story. If you are able to help, please remember that your kindness will not be forgotten.

Filed Under: Home Foreclosure Tagged With: Asia

Last Updated: September 4, 2024

Fund Rising to Strat a Mater degree program in Australia

I am R.M.S.K. Ranathunga from Sri Lanka, currently i am working as an engineer in a Water Supply Project. I am writing to request financial support for pursuing a Master of Professional Engineering at Monash University, a program that represents a pivotal step in my academic and professional development. As someone deeply committed to advancing my education and contributing to the field of engineering, this master’s program offers me the unique opportunity to gain specialized knowledge and skills that will significantly enhance my career prospects and allow me to make a meaningful impact in my field.

The cost of this program is substantial, with the tuition fees amounting to $35,000 AUD per year. In addition to this, living expenses are estimated to range between $1,008 and $1,785 USD per month. Given the program’s two-year duration, the financial burden is considerable, particularly as I am seeking to cover at least the first year of these expenses. The total estimated cost for one year, including tuition and living expenses, is approximately $55,000 AUD.

As someone coming from a background where financial resources are limited, securing this funding is crucial for me to pursue this educational opportunity. Without financial assistance, the dream of obtaining this degree, which will significantly uplift my educational background and open doors to new career opportunities, may remain out of reach.

I am committed to making the most of this opportunity and contributing positively to the engineering community upon graduation. I would be deeply grateful for any assistance you could provide, which would bring me one step closer to achieving my educational and professional goals.

Thank you for considering my request. I look forward to the possibility of your support. These are my Cryptocurrency wallet address since here PayPal is not supported.

Bitcoin/Ethereum – 0x2d421824f19dcd8bbddffdf9c642fd43d7e38b4b

Network – BNB Smart Chain (BEP 20)

Thank you.

Warm regards,
R.M.S.K. Ranathunga

 

Filed Under: Student Loans Tagged With: Asia

Last Updated: August 26, 2024

Requesting for funds for my family to pay help buy medication and pay off house loan and studies

Hi, I’m Henry, been working since young doing part time to help my family. It wasn’t easy starting off as my dad use to gamble, but he has then since changed for the better. It’s just that he is getting old, he use to be the sole bread winner for the house but now I help him with my full time job as well.

I’m hoping for funds to help

1) my mum buy her medication and see the doctor

2) pay off my house loans so my family doesn’t have to worry about it

3) pay off my siblings school loans so that they can focus on studying.

I do require a large amount I don’t really want to say it out because it doesn’t seem right to be asking for so much hence any little amount given could help a lot.

I am not in debt, I don’t gamble, I just want my family to live a peaceful life without worries

paypal.me/HenryHopes

If you could truly help me, it would be of great assistance, I can only be grateful to you and all there isn’t anything else much I can do. Thanks again for reading this may you have a blessed year ahead and stay safe everyone it isn’t easy but yea

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Asia

Last Updated: August 26, 2024

Subject: Urgent Appeal for Safe and Stable Housing for Richardson’s FamilyDear [Recipient’s Name],I am writing to you today with a heartfelt request for support in securing a safe and stable home for my family.My name is Richardson, and I am 32 years old, originally from Sri Lanka. I am currently battling brain tumor cancer, which has significantly impacted my physical strength, leaving me unable to walk. Throughout my life, my family and I have faced immense challenges, including the absence of a permanent home.Our situation is compounded by the following:My mother is mentally unwell and requires special care.My elderly father also needs support.My older brother is struggling with alcohol addiction.While my older sister and younger brother are supportive, they lead simple lives and have limited means to assist us.Given these circumstances, we are urgently seeking $100,000 to secure a permanent home where my family can live safely and with dignity. This home will provide us with stability and a foundation for

To the Kind-Hearted Donors,

Greetings to everyone reading this appeal. My name is Richardson, and I am a 32-year-old living in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, at the Cane Hospice. I am reaching out with a heavy heart and immense hope, seeking your support to change my life and the lives of my family members.

For more than four years, I have been living in cancer care centers while trying to seek assistance as a patient. I have been diagnosed with a brain tumor, and due to the severe impact of my illness, I have lost my ability to walk for the past seven years. Although there are opportunities for me to walk again, the journey is incredibly challenging and requires substantial support.

In addition to my health challenges, my family is also struggling. My mother is mentally unwell, my elderly father cannot work, and my older brother is addicted to alcohol. While my older sister and younger brother lead simple lives, they do not have the means to support our entire family. Our family currently relies solely on the income of my younger brother. Unfortunately, we do not have a permanent home, and we have been living in different shelters and care centers for many years.

I have not been able to marry due to my family’s circumstances and the impact of my brain tumor, which has prevented me from having a married life. I am also learning about cryptocurrency from my current location to find a way to rebuild my life financially. However, I need immediate financial assistance to stabilize our situation.

I kindly request your support in helping me and my family purchase a house and start a small business to become self-sufficient. At the minimum, I need $125,000, with $100,000 required to fix our life and $25,000 more to purchase a home and start a business.

In Sri Lanka, opportunities for young cancer patients like myself are scarce, and it is extremely difficult to receive personal assistance. This is why I am reaching out internationally for help. I have tried for three years to get assistance but to no avail. Here in Sri Lanka, there are many facilities and support systems for elderly cancer patients, but very few options for people like me who are younger and need substantial help to rebuild their lives.

I sincerely appeal to all the kind-hearted individuals who come across this message to please consider making a donation. I am also reachable via WhatsApp at +94771566307 and by phone at +94212240258. My email address is selvarajarichardson@gmail.com for anyone who would like to get in touch directly.

Your support, no matter how big or small, can bring immense happiness and change to my life and the lives of my family members. I humbly request that if you are able to assist, please do so as soon as possible. I am eager to live with my family and improve our quality of life.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read my story and for any assistance you can provide. Your generosity will not only change my life but also give me hope for a better future.

Warm regards,

Richardson

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Filed Under: Emergency Money Tagged With: Asia

Last Updated: August 22, 2024

To collect money to my mom eye operation

I need some money for my mom eye operation . Pls help me

God bless you .

Filed Under: Emergency Money Tagged With: Asia

Last Updated: August 9, 2024

Flying my dogs home

In 6 months I will be moving back to South Africa from Hong Kong, after 7 years.

An all too familiar tale, durng covid I signed up to foster dogs and a few days after filling in the form I got asked to take care of 2 puppies (they could both fit in my backpack). As all my family and friends already knew, I was not going to be able to let them go and so I officially adopted my two beautiful mixed breeds in April of 2021.

Its not somthing I regret, although sometimes the cost has been difficult to bare and I had to make a ffew adjustments to my lifestyle. They bring me immense joy and I am grateful to have them in my life.

As I hhave decided back home to be with family- young nephews and aging parents- I will of course be flying my dogs back. It is a hefty expense and so I am reaching out to anyone who may be willing and able to help.

The cost will be about US$4000 per dog (blood tests, vaccines, flights, cost of crtaes, transport, 2 weeks quarantine in South Africa).

If anyone is able and willing to help, it would be greatly apprecited!

paypal.me/maggiepalthe

Filed Under: Animals Tagged With: Asia

Last Updated: August 7, 2024

Helping my mom fight with breast canser

Dear Patrons,

I hope this message finds you well. I am reaching out to you today from the bottom of my heart. My beloved mother Olivia Ranjani (64) is suffering from breast cancer. Currently, the mother has undergone surgery to remove the cancer and is undergoing radiotherapy, chemotherapy and hormone therapy.

My Brother Jehan Shammika  (30) is a young boy with special needs who suffers from Asperger’s syndrome.
My father was dead. I am very helpless because of my brother’s and mother’s medical expenses. 2 years ago due to an accident that happened to me, my leg has been damaged and I am not working.

When I couldn’t afford all these expenses, I mortgaged our house and paid off the huge medical bills of both of them. I am reaching out to you with a heartfelt appeal for your compassionate care and support as I am now unable to save the house. I see a brother and a son in a challenging situation who need urgent financial assistance. I am humbly asking for your kind assistance in raising funds to cover the $80,000 in medical and emergency expenses and save the house.

The burden of enormous medical bills unexpectedly fell on me, and it threatened my financial stability. I understand and deeply appreciate the incredible impact that philanthropic gestures can have on people in need…
The mother’s unexpected health complications have necessitated emergency medical interventions that come with significant financial costs. As I face this challenging chapter in my life, I turn to the generosity and goodwill of people like you who have the power to make a meaningful difference.

Your charitable contribution has the power to transform lives, alleviate suffering and give hope where there is despair. By extending a helping hand in this need, you have the opportunity to directly influence the trajectory of her health and well-being. Your support will not only alleviate the financial stress of high medical bills, but it will also give him the peace of mind and security he needs to focus on healing and recovery.

Your generosity has the potential to restore health, preserve dignity, and instill hope in a person struggling with the uncertainties of illness.

No one should have to face the terrifying prospect of high medical costs alone.
I am deeply grateful for taking the time to consider my appeal and the generosity that defines our shared humanity.
If you can contribute,

Thank you

plz donate to the PayPal link

https://paypal.me/dinasham18?country.x=PH&locale.x=en_US

Filed Under: Medical Bills Tagged With: Asia

Last Updated: August 2, 2024

The world is more beautiful with the support of amazing humans – 2000$ Emergency fund for a overseas work

Good day ahead! I am 39 years old and a father of a new-born baby girl. My baby girl is 01 years old for now, and we are living in a small house by renting it, as we don’t have our own house for now. We are having a small business, but for now I am unable to save enough due to the expenses of my baby girl as well as paying the rent, etc. Since the economic crisis started in my country, my daily earnings are only enough to cover the needs of this new-born baby girl.

Also, my wife cannot work since she is looking after the new baby girl, but she is trying her best to support me with some earnings by doing some crafting work and selling it to other people around. However, we are unable to live like this in a rented house as my earnings are not enough at all to handle all the things. Sometimes I have to spend some of my little savings on medicines for my family as well.

Therefore I decided to apply for work aboard. Luckily, I got a job offer from a country in Europe. But I need around 2000$ (USD) to process my visa. The company who are hired me, they have already shared with me the work permit document. But now I am in a trouble with getting the Visa since I don’t have enough funds.

All I need is to give my baby girl a comfortable life and assure her that her future is safe and beautiful in every way.

I am fighting and struggling with my day-to-day life cycle to earn and save to give a better life and have a better life with my family. Sometimes my friends, as well as some of my family members, do the same. But I really want to fix all these things so as not to be a trouble to any other people around me. Therefore, I am here to ask for some possible financial support from anyone, as I am getting old and I feel I have little time to save and earn to give my baby girl and my wife a happy life with the earnings I am having right now with me. It is highly appreciated that you support me financially to start a happy life with the baby girl and with my wife by continue my journey through this hard times in my life.

All the funds will be used for,

Since the visa is processing from other country, I need to visit India for start my application. The funds will be used for flight tickets to India and accommodations for in India until get the Visa done.

It is highly appreciated all the cents you are donating for this, and this will bring me the most happiness, which I ever dreamed of, to give a happy life to my new-born baby girl and my beloved wife. Also, this will give me a way to support more people in the future who need it as well.

 

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Filed Under: Emergency Money Tagged With: Asia

Last Updated: July 31, 2024

Help Save My Mother’s Life A Fundraising Appeal for Cancer Surgery

Dear Friends,

My name is Devin, and I am reaching out to you today with a heavy heart and a desperate plea for help. My beloved mother has been diagnosed with a severe form of cancer that requires immediate surgery and continuous medication. This unexpected diagnosis has turned our world upside down, and we are now faced with the immense challenge of raising $10,000 in just 7 days to cover her medical expenses.

Our Story

My mother is the strongest woman I know. She has always been the pillar of our family, providing us with endless love, support, and care. She has spent her life selflessly taking care of others, and now it is our turn to take care of her. Unfortunately, the cost of her surgery and medication is beyond our means, and we are left with no choice but to seek help from kind-hearted individuals like you.

The Urgency

Cancer is a relentless disease, and time is of the essence. The doctors have advised that my mother needs to undergo surgery as soon as possible, followed by an extensive course of medication. The total cost of these medical treatments amounts to $10,000, and we have only 7 days to raise this amount. Without this financial support, we risk losing the precious time we have to save her life.

How You Can Help

We humbly ask for your generous donations to help us reach our goal. Every dollar counts, and no amount is too small. Your contribution will go directly towards covering the cost of my mother’s surgery and medication, giving her a fighting chance to overcome this disease.

Other Ways to Support

If you are unable to contribute financially, there are still many ways you can help:

  • Share our story with your friends, family, and social networks.
  • Offer words of encouragement and support to keep our spirits high.
  • Organize a small fundraising event in your community.

Final Words

We are eternally grateful for any support you can provide during this difficult time. Your kindness and generosity can make a world of difference in my mother’s fight against cancer. Together, we can give her the chance to continue being the loving and caring person she has always been.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Paypal account – https://paypal.me/Momfunding?country.x=PH&locale.x=en_US

Filed Under: Emergency Money Tagged With: Asia

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