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Start-up fund for Dina: reopening a barbershop after floodwater

A barbershop in Jeddah needs help replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors after floodwater.

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Dina Maryam Mansour
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Jeddah
For six years I have run a barbershop in Jeddah. In August, floodwater took clippers, chairs and mirrors. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Thursday, 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 $1,650 goes: • Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $740 • Initial stock: supplies: $360 • Shop repairs and licensing: $190 • Working capital for the first month: $360 Every share and every dollar helps.
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  • Nisha W. SandhuQuestion

    is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Dina

    • Dina Maryam MansourOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

      Sure. The biggest one is replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors, $740. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one.

  • Joshua D. De Leon

    Thanks for sharing this, Dina. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Cairns.

    • Thắng Việt Ho

      Hang in there, Dina. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

      • Alka N. Tiwari

        Best of luck, Dina. This could happen to any of us. Love from Kyiv.

        • Enzo Luís RibeiroID verified

          Take care, Dina. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did

          • Ashok Anil GurungPhoto verified

            Thinking of you and your family, Dina. Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 24 people at work

            • Nihal Uçar

              Shared it with a few friends. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Dhaka.

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