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Help Maryam restart a roadside café in Lahore after a fire in the building

Maryam has run a roadside café for six years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $300 will put it back on its feet.

🇵🇰 Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan394 views
Maryam Bushra Mirza
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Lahore
For six years I have run a roadside café in Lahore. In February, a fire in the building took an espresso machine and grinder. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Tuesday, and I employed 2 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 $300 goes: • Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $115 • Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $90 • Shop repairs and licensing: $45 • Working capital for the first month: $50 Thank you for reading my story.
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    “Keep your head up. Thought of Maryam all day after reading this. - Juiz de Fora”

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    Professional and kind

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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    Truly grateful for the support

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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  • Aarti A. AnandQuestion

    is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Maryam.

    • Maryam Bushra MirzaOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

      The list at the bottom is the whole picture. replacing an espresso machine and grinder is the biggest at $115. Ask me anything else.

  • Lena Katharina WernerPhoto verified

    wishing you peace, Maryam. Shared this with my family. My neighbor in Kyiv donated after I showed her your page. Love from Kyiv!

    • Mthunzi K. Joubert

      sending love. Small businesses are the heart of Lahore. Hope you're open again soon. Greetings from Coimbatore.

      • Martijn Maarten Van Dam

        Wishing you the best. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend!

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