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Help Fatma restart a street-food cart in Üsküdar after a long illness and repossession
Fatma lost a gas stove and two refrigerators to a long illness and repossession and needs $400 to reopen a street-food cart and support the family.
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For twelve years I have run a street-food cart in Üsküdar. In January, a long illness and repossession 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 Saturday, 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $400 goes:
• Initial stock: ingredients: $170
• Working capital for the first month: $155
• Shop repairs and licensing: $75
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
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rooting for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Mumbai
Small businesses are the heart of Üsküdar. Hope you're open again soon. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Bekasi!