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Fatima needs a freezer and scales to reopen a fish stall

A fish stall in Mthatha needs help replacing a freezer and scales after floodwater.

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Fatima E. Govender
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Mthatha
For nine years I have run a fish stall in Mthatha. In August, 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 4 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 $1,000 goes: • Replacing a freezer and scales: $660 • Initial stock: the first catch: $145 • Shop repairs and licensing: $115 • Working capital for the first month: $80 With deep gratitude, Fatima
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Fatima

  1. We're at 68% thanks to 14 of you. the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled. More news soon.

  2. Quick update: $298 raised so far (30%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Small update. $338 so far, I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.

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  • Willem S. Mokoena

    you're not alone, Fatima. Hope the shop reopens soon. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Entebbe.

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