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Back to business - Uma's comeback in Agra
Uma lost a freezer and scales to a long illness and repossession and needs $500 to reopen a fish stall and support the family.
🇮🇳 Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India1,312 views
For three years I have run a fish stall in Agra. In June, a long illness and repossession 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $500 goes:
• Replacing a freezer and scales: $330
• Shop repairs and licensing: $45
• Initial stock: the first catch: $125
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
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how is Uma doing now?
Sending good thoughts. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Comilla.
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Agra
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about replacing a freezer and scales, advice is welcome too. Let me know if you want more detail.
Keep going, Uma. Hope you make a strong comeback. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.
Hope it all works out, Uma. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Pokhara
Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 31 people at work. Take care