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Start-up fund for Amaka: reopening a roadside café after the demolition of the market

A roadside café in Lagos needs help replacing an espresso machine and grinder after the demolition of the market.

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Amaka Modupe Onyeama
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Lagos
For six years I have run a roadside café in Lagos. In March, the demolition of the market took an espresso machine and grinder. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Sunday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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 $550 goes: • Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $360 • Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $50 • Shop repairs and licensing: $100 • Working capital for the first month: $40 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Amaka
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Chloé Solène Martin

    Wishing you the best, Amaka. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best

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