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Start-up fund for Gebre: reopening a fish stall after a fire in the building
A fish stall in Addis Ababa needs help replacing a freezer and scales after a fire in the building.
🇪🇹 Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia354 views
For twelve years I have run a fish stall in Addis Ababa. In August, a fire in the building took a freezer and scales. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Monday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $400 goes:
• Shop repairs and licensing: $55
• Replacing a freezer and scales: $230
• Working capital for the first month: $115
I hope life is good to you.
- Gebre
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Wishing you the best. Shared this with my family. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. All the best
So sorry you're going through this. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Dwarka.
Wishing you peace, Gebre. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care