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Kwasi needs an espresso machine and grinder to reopen a roadside café
Kwasi has run a roadside café for twelve years; a long illness and repossession destroyed the equipment, and $350 will put it back on its feet.
🇬🇭 Obuasi, Ashanti, Ghana1,735 views
For twelve years I have run a roadside café in Obuasi. In August, a long illness and repossession 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 3 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 $350 goes:
• Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $170
• Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $70
• Shop repairs and licensing: $35
• Working capital for the first month: $75
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Kwasi
Updates from Kwasi
Quick update: $176 raised so far (50%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
We're at 47% thanks to 5 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon. - Kwasi
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“Hope it all works out. Thought of Kwasi all day after reading this.”
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- Lauren D. Howell 🇬🇧 · $41
“Only $41 but hope it helps. - Birmingham”
- Rony Jewel Sikder 🇧🇩 · $75
“Be well. Small amount but sent with love. - Rajshahi”
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stay strong, Kwasi. Hope you get there. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.