Support a Single Mom in Prague. A Little Help Until I Get Back on My Feet.

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to request your support during an exceptionally challenging time. As a single parent in Prague, I lost my job nearly a year ago due to health issues, after steadily covering our basic needs, including rent. Regaining financial stability has proven extremely difficult.

My only regular income now is the housing allowance, calculated when I still had employment. It no longer suffices for rent and essentials.

I had hoped the new “super dávka” system launching in April would help, but its repeated postponement has left us without that lifeline.

Despite searching online for jobs every day and attending interviews, I have had no success in this brutal job market, where unemployment has recently hit a 9-year high with layoffs even in IT and finance. I am registered as a jobseeker at the unemployment office and would greatly appreciate it if you could offer even a part-time position while I pursue full-time work. With no family support—alone in this country and unable to return home due to a court custody order that would mean losing my child, which I am not mentally ready for—balancing childcare, recovery, and applications (despite some child support) has left our situation increasingly precarious. We also cannot relocate outside Prague, as my child attends school and extracurricular activities here.

​We now face several months of rent arrears, with the threat of losing our home looming. I am doing everything possible to turn things around but urgently need temporary aid to stay housed while securing stable employment.

How the fundraiser will help?

I humbly request financial assistance to cover part of our rent arrears and avert deeper housing insecurity. Any help would provide vital stability, allowing me to rebuild self-sufficiency.

With sincere thanks and kind regards,

Lina