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Arif needs a freezer and scales to reopen a fish stall
Arif has run a fish stall for three years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $450 will put it back on its feet.
🇧🇩 Gazipur, Dhaka, Bangladesh1,782 views
For three years I have run a fish stall in Gazipur. In August, a fire in the building took a freezer and scales. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Saturday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 weeks.
This business pays my children's school fees and rent. I have already started working from home in small ways, but I can't meet orders without proper equipment.
Every contribution brings me closer to reopening, and I promise to post photos as I buy each item.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $450 goes:
• Initial stock: the first catch: $105
• Replacing a freezer and scales: $300
• Working capital for the first month: $45
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Arif
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how is Arif doing now?
Hope you get there. Wish I lived closer to Thủ Đức so I could bring a meal.
Wishing you the best, Arif. Hope you get there. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Kanpur
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Arif?
Thank you. If you're in Gazipur I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Let me know if you want more detail.
thinking of you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Gazipur.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Arif.
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. initial stock: the first catch comes first ($105) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Happy to explain more.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from San Francisco.
Sending good thoughts, Arif. Looking forward to the next update. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.
Praying for you, Arif. Looking forward to the next update. My husband and I read this together. Take care.
Wishing you peace, Arif. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Gazipur
Keep going. Hope this works out for you. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Taguig.
Wishing you the best, Arif. Looking forward to the next update. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Sukkur
Sending strength. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. After 6 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything.