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Elmarie needs a freezer and scales to reopen a fish stall

Elmarie lost a freezer and scales to a break-in and needs $1,100 to reopen a fish stall and support the family.

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Cape Town

For twelve years I have run a fish stall in Cape Town. In August, a break-in took a freezer and scales. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Saturday, 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $1,100 goes: • Replacing a freezer and scales: $690 • Initial stock: the first catch: $100 • Shop repairs and licensing: $175 • Working capital for the first month: $135 Thank you for reading my story.

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