Hi, and thank you for reading this.

My name is Nora, and asking for help like this is not something that comes easily to me. I’m usually the kind of person who tries to handle everything on my own — probably to a fault. But right now, I’m facing a moment where I just can’t make it work alone.

I’ve been accepted into the GRvux culinary training this August, and I’m incredibly grateful for that opportunity. Cooking is something I care deeply about and this course could be the one thing that will make it easier for me to get into the job market despite my visual impairment.

To start this new chapter, I need to buy a few essential things — proper kitchen shoes, clothing, and some materials for the course. It’s not an enormous sum (about 3 500 SEK), but unfortunately, I haven’t yet been approved by CSN (Swedish student aid), and I don’t have much of a support system to lean on. Even someone close to me who wishes they could help financially just isn’t in a position to.

I know times are tight for many people right now, and believe me — I hate being a burden. But if you’re able to help in any way — whether it’s a small donation, sharing this with someone, or just some encouragement — I would be beyond grateful.

I truly hope I can pay this forward someday.

With warmth,

Nora