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Back to business - Fatima's comeback in Lagos

Fatima has run a roadside café for three years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $600 will put it back on its feet.

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Fatima Kehinde Nwankwo
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Lagos
For three years I have run a roadside café in Lagos. In August, the demolition of the market took an espresso machine and grinder. 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 $600 goes: • Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $490 • Working capital for the first month: $55 • Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $55 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Fatima
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Fatima

  1. Quick update: $50 raised so far (8%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Update from Lagos: we've started the first stage. We're at 10% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 10% now ($60). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

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    Exactly what I needed

    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.

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  • Lệ Thu Diep

    Sending good thoughts, Fatima. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My husband and I read this together. All the best.

    • Sharmila Acharya

      Hang in there. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Bhaktapur.

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