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Back to business - Fatima's comeback in Peshawar
Fatima has run a barbershop for three years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $450 will put it back on its feet.
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For three years I have run a barbershop in Peshawar. In May, a fire in the building took clippers, chairs and mirrors. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Sunday, and I employed 1 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 $450 goes:
• Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $310
• Initial stock: supplies: $50
• Shop repairs and licensing: $50
• Working capital for the first month: $40
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
Updates from Fatima
Quick update: $185 raised so far (41%). I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them. - Fatima
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can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Peshawar.
Thank you. If you're in Peshawar I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Fair thing to want to know.
Sending love. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings
Take care. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best.
Hope things get better soon, Fatima. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My neighbor in New Delhi donated after I showed her your page.