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Help Aster restart a fish stall in Addis Ababa after a break-in

Aster lost a freezer and scales to a break-in and needs $450 to reopen a fish stall and support the family.

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Aster Hiwot Kassa
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Addis Ababa
For six years I have run a fish stall in Addis Ababa. In January, 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 Wednesday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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 $450 goes: • Replacing a freezer and scales: $320 • Initial stock: the first catch: $40 • Shop repairs and licensing: $60 • Working capital for the first month: $30 With deep gratitude, Aster
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Urvashi J. Kelkar🇮🇳Verified helper
    Helped when no one else could

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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    Restored my faith in humanity

    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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    Delivered on promises

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  • Scarlett J. McCoyQuestionID verified

    Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Aster!

    • Aster Hiwot KassaOwnerAnswer

      It's all in the list in the story. replacing a freezer and scales is the big one at $320, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Let me know if you want more detail.

  • Claire Hatfield

    Stay strong, Aster. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Addis Ababa

    • Paula R. VillalobosQuestion

      How is Aster doing now?

      • Lorenzo W. Fuentes

        Take care, Aster. Looking forward to the next update. God bless

        • Saowaluk Supaporn Wattana

          thinking of you, Aster. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

          • Javier Mendoza

            Wishing you the best, Aster. Your post was clear and honest.

            • Tania Tamanna Talukder

              Best of luck. Your post was clear and honest. Love from San Diego.

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