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Back to business - Ngozi's comeback in Lagos

Ngozi has run a street-food cart for nine years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $550 will put it back on its feet.

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Ngozi Juliet Igwe
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Lagos
For nine years I have run a street-food cart in Lagos. In May, a fire in the building took a gas stove and two refrigerators. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Sunday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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 $550 goes: • Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $400 • Initial stock: ingredients: $50 • Shop repairs and licensing: $100 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Ngozi

  1. Quick update: $210 raised so far (38%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Small update. $155 so far, I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.

  3. Update from Lagos: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 14% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Mariana Rafaela Almeida

    sending good thoughts, Ngozi. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't give up.

    $393 raised of $550

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