Good morning, dear friend,

My name is Juel Roseira. I am 27 years old, originally from São Tomé, and currently living in Portugal. I am married and the proud father of a beautiful daughter. At the moment, my family and I live in a shared room within a house.

Today, I humbly reach out to share my story and ask for your help. In 2022, I decided to start a source of income with Uber to improve my family’s financial situation. I purchased a car, taking on a debt of €17,000, with the intention of paying it off by working two jobs: Uber and construction work.

Unfortunately, due to a lack of knowledge at the time, the car I bought was not eligible for the Uber platform. This left me frustrated and deeply concerned because I couldn’t afford to exchange it for another vehicle without increasing my debt even further. Meanwhile, I urgently needed to work to cover the monthly payments.

In January 2023, after deciding to sell the car to reduce my expenses, I was involved in a serious accident. It was a terrifying experience. Thankfully, my wife and I were unharmed, but the car was heavily damaged. Selling it became inevitable, but its value had dropped significantly due to the depreciation and the accident. Despite the financial loss, I used the little I earned from the sale to pay off part of the debt and avoid further legal complications.

Today, my reality is incredibly challenging. We pay €550/month for the shared room we live in, plus water and electricity bills. I am still paying €230/month for the car debt, and we also spend €180/month on a babysitter for our daughter, as we haven’t been able to secure a spot in public daycare.

The financial and emotional weight of this situation is overwhelming. I constantly worry about providing the best for my family, but the burden of these debts and fixed expenses has been crushing. This is why I am humbly asking for your support. Any contribution, no matter how small, would make a significant difference in my family’s life.

I deeply appreciate your time in reading my message. Your help could be the light of hope we so desperately need during this difficult time.

With gratitude,

Juel Roseira