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Child Welfare

I grew up in a state orphanage and now I am 18. I have to leave but I have no money, no family, and nowhere to go. I nee...

Bucharest, Romania General
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Employment

I came here as a migrant worker but my employer took my passport and underpays me. I need legal help and alternative emp...

Doha, Qatar General
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Elder Care

I am 76 and my pension was cut. I can afford rent or food — not both. I am choosing between hunger and homelessness. Nee...

Lisbon, Portugal General
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Child Welfare

I fled Ukraine with my 3 children. We left my husband behind. The children have nightmares every night. We need housing,...

Warsaw, Poland General
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Disaster & Emergency Relief

Super typhoon destroyed our home and fishing boat. We lost everything. My family of 6 is sheltering in a damaged church....

Manila, Philippines General
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Education

I work in the markets from age 10. I want to go to school. My parents say we need my income but I dream of being an engi...

Lima, Peru General
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Medical Help

My daughter has epilepsy and needs daily medication. The medicine is imported and expensive. Some months we cannot affor...

Asuncion, Paraguay General
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Education

I want to become a teacher but our village has no secondary school. I would need to move to town and pay for boarding. M...

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea General
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Medical Help

I have a severe hernia from years of heavy lifting at work. Surgery is routine but I cannot afford it. The pain prevents...

Panama City, Panama General
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Child Welfare

My 6-year-old was injured during an airstrike. She lost her left hand and needs multiple reconstructive surgeries. We ar...

Ramallah, Palestine General
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