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Back to business - Bakari's comeback in Arusha
A barbershop in Arusha needs help replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors after a storm that collapsed the roof.
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For four years I have run a barbershop in Arusha. In August, a storm that collapsed the roof took clippers, chairs and mirrors. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Friday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $500 goes:
• Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $360
• Initial stock: supplies: $90
• Working capital for the first month: $50
I hope life is good to you.
Updates from Bakari
Good news. Because of your gifts ($35 in total) I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($60 in total) I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 1% funded and the plan for initial stock: supplies is now scheduled.
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how is Bakari doing now?
sending good thoughts. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Arusha.
Hope it all works out, Bakari. Hope you get there. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. All the best.