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Start-up fund for Ani: reopening a neighborhood bakery after a long illness and repossession

Ani has run a neighborhood bakery for twelve years; a long illness and repossession destroyed the equipment, and $450 will put it back on its feet.

Anywhere in the worldPosted Sep 30, 2026988 views
Ani Lestari Siahaan
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Member since Nov 22, 2024 · Bogor
For twelve years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Bogor. In August, a long illness and repossession took a commercial oven. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Saturday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $450 goes: • Replacing a commercial oven: $210 • Initial stock: flour, butter and sugar: $85 • Shop repairs and licensing: $55 • Working capital for the first month: $100 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.

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  • sending strength, Ani. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best

    • thinking of you and your family. This could happen to any of us. Love from Cầu Giấy.

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