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Start-up fund for Chidinma: reopening a barbershop after a long illness and repossession

Chidinma lost clippers, chairs and mirrors to a long illness and repossession and needs $350 to reopen a barbershop and support the family.

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Chidinma Wunmi Bankole
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Enugu
For four years I have run a barbershop in Enugu. In August, a long illness and repossession took clippers, chairs and mirrors. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Tuesday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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 $350 goes: • Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $155 • Initial stock: supplies: $50 • Shop repairs and licensing: $40 • Working capital for the first month: $105 Thank you so much.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Chidinma

  1. Quick update: $117 raised so far (33%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. 9% there. I made the first payment toward shop repairs and licensing. Thank you.

  3. Update from Enugu: the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled. We're at 23% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Joyce Miller 🇺🇸 · $20

    “God bless. Thought of Chidinma all day after reading this. - San Diego”

  • Tuyết Huyền Luong 🇻🇳 · $30
  • Jin-woo Si-woo Seo 🇰🇷 · $25

    “Hope things get better. Been where you are, it gets better. - Seoul”

  • Chloe A. Brady 🇺🇸 · $10
  • Sosina Marta Regassa 🇪🇹 · $50

    “Hope it all works out. Gave what I could this week. - Hawassa”

  • Anonymous 🇮🇹 · $25
  • Ibrahim Samuel Igwe 🇳🇬 · $7

    “Thought of Chidinma all day after reading this. - Lagos”

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  • Sinan Arda Korkmaz🇹🇷Verified helper
    Exceptional service

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Nada Amira Fahmy🇺🇸Verified donor
    Quick response, great follow-up

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Isaac Gbenga Balogun🇳🇬Verified donor
    Patient and understanding

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

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