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Help Benjamin restart a fish stall in Kumasi after a storm that collapsed the roof
Benjamin has run a fish stall for nine years; a storm that collapsed the roof destroyed the equipment, and $350 will put it back on its feet.
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For nine years I have run a fish stall in Kumasi. In May, a storm that collapsed the roof 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 8 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 $350 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $90
• Initial stock: the first catch: $110
• Replacing a freezer and scales: $150
With deep gratitude,
Benjamin
Updates from Benjamin
Update from Kumasi: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 21% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Quick update: $25 raised so far (7%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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