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Start-up fund for Bushra: reopening a street-food cart after a break-in
Bushra lost a gas stove and two refrigerators to a break-in and needs $300 to reopen a street-food cart and support the family.
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For six years I have run a street-food cart in Lahore. In August, a break-in 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 Wednesday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $300 goes:
• Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $185
• Shop repairs and licensing: $55
• Working capital for the first month: $60
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Bushra
Updates from Bushra
Update from Lahore: the plan for replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators is now scheduled. We're at 65% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us. - Bushra
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Hope it all works out, Bushra. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Lahore
shared this with my family. Thinking of Lahore
Thinking of you and your family, Bushra. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected
Shared this with my family. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Lahore
Good luck, Bushra. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from San Francisco.