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Start-up fund for Garba: reopening a barbershop after floodwater
Garba has run a barbershop for six years; floodwater destroyed the equipment, and $350 will put it back on its feet.
🇳🇬 Gwagwalada, Abuja FCT, Nigeria1,607 views
For six years I have run a barbershop in Gwagwalada. 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 Sunday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $350 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $60
• Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $220
• Initial stock: supplies: $70
Every share and every dollar helps.
Updates from Garba
46% there. the plan for initial stock: supplies is now scheduled. Thank you.
We're at 46% thanks to 7 of you. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.
31% there. I made the first payment toward replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors. Thank you.
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sending strength, Garba. Shared it with a few friends. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings.
I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Thinking of Gwagwalada.
Keep going, Garba. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Gwagwalada
How is Garba doing now?
Thinking of you and your family, Garba. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Take care
Sending strength. Hope you get there. Don't be hard on yourself for asking
is there anything that isn't money that would help Garba?
Thank you. If you're in Gwagwalada I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Appreciate you taking the time.
Hope things get better soon, Garba. Gave what I could, wish it was more. All the best.
Small businesses are the heart of Gwagwalada. Hope you're open again soon. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings.
Keep going, Garba. Hope you get there. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Mumbai
Hope you make a strong comeback. Love from Ahmedabad.
praying for you, Garba. Hope this works out for you!
Looking forward to the next update. Wish I lived closer to Alcalá de Henares so I could bring a meal.
Hope it all works out. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Stockholm
Small businesses are the heart of Gwagwalada. Hope you're open again soon.