Ray of Hope is raising $2,400 ($600 x 4 months) to help Mdm Jayasudha with her groceries for 4 months.

Mdm Jayasudha lives with her husband and two children, aged 3 and 1, in a 2-room rental flat. Her Malaysian husband holds a Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) and works as a lorry attendant, earning $1700 a month. His LTVP expires in August 2022 and the outcome of his application for renewal will likely only be known in end-July. He will need a Letter of Consent (LOC) from his employer to return to work.

The couple’s 3 year-old daughter had low birth weight and has since been diagnosed with expressive language delay. The toddler has been attending speech therapy sessions and will enrol in a special needs school. Mdm Jayasudha’s youngest child attends infant care.

With the general surge in covid and stomach flu cases in recent months, Mdm Jayasudha’s children have been falling sick frequently. This exacerbates the emotional and physical strain on Mdm Jayasudha, as she struggles with post-natal depression. There is no family support, as her parents have passed away and her husband’s family is in Malaysia.

Despite the trying times, Mdm Jayasudha tries to up-skill and has completed a WSQ Certificate in Digital Marketing. She will enrol in a two-month WSQ course (Diploma in Leadership and People Management) that will commence next month.

*Mdm Jayasudha is receiving social assistance. Her SSO assistance ended this month and she is renewing it.