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Help Shazia restart a flower stall in Lahore after the demolition of the market

Shazia lost display cabinets and a cooler to the demolition of the market and needs $200 to reopen a flower stall and support the family.

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Shazia Samina Sandhu
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Lahore
For twelve years I have run a flower stall in Lahore. In October, the demolition of the market took display cabinets and a cooler. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Sunday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 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 $200 goes: • Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $65 • Shop repairs and licensing: $85 • Working capital for the first month: $50 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Shazia

  1. Update from Lahore: I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. We're at 70% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Magdalena MarciniakQuestion

    Is there anything that isn't money that would help Shazia?

    • Shazia Samina SandhuOwnerAnswer

      Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about initial stock: seasonal flowers, advice is welcome too.

  • Rubén K. Ramos

    Small businesses are the heart of Lahore. Hope you're open again soon. Thinking of Lahore.

    • Titilayo Idowu Fashola

      Sending strength, Shazia. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together. All the best

      $145 raised of $200

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