Start-up fund for Dereje: reopening a barbershop after a fire in the building
Dereje lost clippers, chairs and mirrors to a fire in the building and needs $150 to reopen a barbershop and support the family.
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- Dhanalakshmi K. Natarajan 🇮🇳 · $67.50
- Fatima Samira Siddiqui 🇺🇸 · $50
“From my family to yours. Thought of Dereje all day after reading this.”
Reviews
2.7(10 reviews)Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.
- Great help in a difficult time
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.
- Trustworthy helper
This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.
- Patient and understanding
This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.
- Exceeded expectations
I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.
- Exceeded expectations
Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.
- Practical and effective help
This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.
- Made me feel heard
I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.
- Professional and kind
This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.
- Made a real difference
Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.
- Restored my faith in humanity
The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.
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Stay strong, Dereje. Small businesses are the heart of Addis Ababa. Hope you're open again soon. Love from Embakasi.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Dereje?
This could happen to any of us. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Addis Ababa
Best of luck, Dereje. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Addis Ababa.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Dereje.
hang in there, Dereje. Shared this with my family. All the best!
Stay strong, Dereje. Gave what I could, wish it was more.
Good luck, Dereje. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best.
Good luck, Dereje. This could happen to any of us. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected
Praying for you, Dereje. Shared it with a few friends. Blessings.
Thinking of you, Dereje. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Columbus
Thinking of you and your family, Dereje. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up.
Hope things get better soon, Dereje. Shared this with my family. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.
Small businesses are the heart of Addis Ababa. Hope you're open again soon. My neighbor in Rajkot donated after I showed her your page
wishing you the best, Dereje. Hope the shop reopens soon.
Good luck. Hope you make a strong comeback. Take care.
I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Greetings from Kediri!
hope you get there. Thinking of Addis Ababa.
Wishing you peace, Dereje. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Spokane.
Rooting for you, Dereje. Hope you get there. Greetings from Bangkok
Thinking of you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Savannah.
Hope it all works out, Dereje. This could happen to any of us.
Thanks for sharing this, Dereje. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Cox's Bazar
Thinking of you. Your post was clear and honest. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of Addis Ababa
Looking forward to the next update. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Nagpur.
Thinking of you. This could happen to any of us. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless