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Back to business - Dimas's comeback in Jakarta

A fish stall in Jakarta needs help replacing a freezer and scales after the demolition of the market.

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Dimas Pandu Setiawan
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Jakarta
For nine years I have run a fish stall in Jakarta. In August, the demolition of the market took a freezer and scales. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Thursday, 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 $650 goes: • Replacing a freezer and scales: $390 • Initial stock: the first catch: $100 • Shop repairs and licensing: $50 • Working capital for the first month: $110 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Dimas
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Dimas

  1. Small update. $412 so far, I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month.

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  • Heather Chambers🇺🇸Verified donor
    Patient and understanding

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Apio Winnie Temba🇰🇪Verified donor
    Exactly what I needed

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

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  • Stéphane Nathan MarchandID verified

    wishing you the best, Dimas. Gave what I could, wish it was more.

    • Antônio Wellington CorreiaQuestion

      Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Dimas!

      • Dimas Pandu SetiawanOwnerAnswer

        Sure. The biggest one is replacing a freezer and scales, $390. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Thanks, that means a lot.

    • Sophia L. Dalton

      your post was clear and honest. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Rio de Janeiro

      • Ha-eun Soo-ah Kang

        wishing you peace. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Jakarta.

        • Nenita G. Quizon

          Rooting for you. Shared this with my family!

          • Rina Siti Tampubolon

            Hope this works out for you. Love from Surat.

            $689 raised of $650

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