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Back to business - Yinka's comeback in Bonny

Yinka lost a gas stove and two refrigerators to a fire in the building and needs $250 to reopen a street-food cart and support the family.

🇳🇬 Rivers, Nigeria2,006 views
Yinka Falana
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Bonny
For twelve years I have run a street-food cart in Bonny. In July, 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 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $250 goes: • Shop repairs and licensing: $80 • Working capital for the first month: $95 • Initial stock: ingredients: $75 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Yinka

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