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Start-up fund for Duha: reopening a small grocery stall after the demolition of the market

A small grocery stall in Derry needs help replacing a cold-storage unit after the demolition of the market.

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Derry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom1,275 views
Duha Dina Badawi
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Derry
For three years I have run a small grocery stall in Derry. In February, the demolition of the market took a cold-storage unit. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Saturday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 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 $2,400 goes: โ€ข Replacing a cold-storage unit: $2,000 โ€ข Shop repairs and licensing: $175 โ€ข Working capital for the first month: $225 Thank you so much. - Duha

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  • Sneha N. Verma๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งVerified donor
    Exactly what I needed

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

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  • hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Pune.

    • So sorry you're going through this, Duha. Small businesses are the heart of Derry. Hope you're open again soon. Put this on a community board in Naples this morning. All the best.

      • Roshan Kasun MendisPhoto verified

        Take care, Duha. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings.

        • Rooting for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Sydney.

          • Hope things get better soon. Hope you get there. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Riyadh.

            • sending love, Duha. This could happen to any of us. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless.

              • wishing you the best, Duha. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care

                • sending love. Hope this works out for you. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless

                  • Wishing you peace. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Derry.

                    • Sudha L. RaoPhoto verified

                      stay strong, Duha. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Chennai!

                      • Wishing you the best, Duha. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Bhopal so I could bring a meal. God bless.

                        • Sending strength, Duha. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.

                          • Keep going. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Blessings!

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