Single mum in NZ, raising $14750 to study business to gain residency, securing a stable future for her 2 sons and giving back to the country
Howick, Auckland
Kia ora, my name is Stacy. I'm a single mum to two amazing boys -aged 16 and 9- and I'm asking for your help to give us a secure future in the country we now call home: New Zealand.
We moved here from South Africa two years ago, driven by hope and the dream of a safer, more stable life. Since arriving, I've worked hard to support my boys to integrate into our new community. They are thriving here, and we finally feel like we belong.
But now we're facing a major obstacle.
To qualify for residency in New Zealand and to give my children the stability they deserve, I need to earn a Bachelor's degree, but I simply can't afford the study costs while also supporting my family.
Without this degree, we risk losing everything we've worked so hard to build. With it, I can apply for residency, continue contributing to New Zealand's workforce, and give my boys the future they deserve.
This degree is more than just a qualification- it's a lifeline. It's the key to stability, to stay in New Zealand and to continue a life filled with opportunity, safety, and community for my children.
I am not asking for a handout- I'm asking for a chance. I am ready to put in the work, to study and to give back to the country that gave us hope. I just need a little help to get there.
Please consider donating to our cause. Every dollar brings us one step closer to security, education, and a brighter future.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you.
The funds will go towards my Bachelor of Applied Management studies at Open Polytechnic, if I don't reach my full target, I'll use the funds for the first year or shorter business courses to help my residency pathway. I will use the money towards studies even if I don’t make it. I will enroll in smaller causes or use it just to get started on the first year.
I am so grateful for your donation, I will be posting updates and I can't wait for the day I post my qualification.
Thank you for this donation- I appreciate it greatly.
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