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Back to business - Damilola's comeback in Gwagwalada
Damilola lost a commercial oven to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $250 to reopen a neighborhood bakery and support the family.
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For fifteen years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Gwagwalada. In September, a storm that collapsed the roof took a commercial oven. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Monday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 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 $250 goes:
• Initial stock: flour, butter and sugar: $115
• Shop repairs and licensing: $60
• Working capital for the first month: $75
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Damilola
Updates from Damilola
Quick update: $40 raised so far (16%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them. - Damilola
Quick update: $35 raised so far (14%). I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Stay strong, Damilola. Small businesses are the heart of Gwagwalada. Hope you're open again soon.