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Back to business - Seyi's comeback in Lagos

Seyi lost a freezer and scales to floodwater and needs $650 to reopen a fish stall and support the family.

🇳🇬 Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria1,237 views
Seyi Bello Danjuma
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Lagos
For three years I have run a fish stall in Lagos. In June, floodwater took a freezer and scales. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Monday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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: $410 • Initial stock: the first catch: $110 • Shop repairs and licensing: $65 • Working capital for the first month: $65 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Priya Moumita Biswas 🇧🇩 · $250

    “Hope the August deadline works out. - Rajshahi”

  • Neema Akello Kimani 🇰🇪 · $64.50

    “Thought of Seyi all day after reading this. - Machakos”

  • Paisley Austin 🇳🇿 · $50

    “Hope this helps. I'm in Wellington, thinking of you. - Wellington”

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    “Take care of yourselves. Gave what I could this week. - Rajshahi”

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    “Take care of yourselves. My sister told me about this one. - Bengaluru”

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    “Sending love. Please keep us posted. - Noida”

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    “Hope it all works out. Been where you're, it gets better. - Gangnam”

  • Maverick G. Howard 🇺🇸 · $3.50

    “You got this. Thought of Seyi all day after reading this. - San Jose”

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  • Harper S. Kirby🇨🇦Verified donor
    Exceeded expectations

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Hoa Diệp Pham🇻🇳Verified donor
    Quick response, great follow-up

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Tâm Tài Ly🇻🇳Verified donor
    Exactly what I needed

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

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  • Su-bin Eun-ji Kwak

    Best of luck, Seyi. This could happen to any of us

    • Zahra Fani Purnomo

      Hope it all works out. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My husband and I read this together

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