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Saima needs a gas stove and two refrigerators to reopen a street-food cart

Saima has run a street-food cart for nine years; floodwater destroyed the equipment, and $400 will put it back on its feet.

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Saima Aleena Hanif

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Lahore

For nine years I have run a street-food cart in Lahore. In August, floodwater 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 Thursday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 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 $400 goes: • Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $220 • Initial stock: ingredients: $95 • Shop repairs and licensing: $40 • Working capital for the first month: $45 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.

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Updates from Saima

We're at 80% thanks to 8 of you. I made the first payment toward shop repairs and licensing. More news soon.
Thank you all. We're at 26% now ($105). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward shop repairs and licensing.

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