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Start-up fund for Manal: reopening a barbershop after the demolition of the market

Manal has run a barbershop for six years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $4,050 will put it back on its feet.

🇳🇱 Nijmegen, Gelderland, Netherlands896 views
Manal Iman Kassem
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Nijmegen
For six years I have run a barbershop in Nijmegen. In August, the demolition of the market took clippers, chairs and mirrors. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Friday, 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $4,050 goes: • Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $2,550 • Initial stock: supplies: $750 • Shop repairs and licensing: $260 • Working capital for the first month: $490 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Manal

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    “Keep your head up. From Gdańsk with love. - Gdańsk”

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    “From my family to yours. Thought of Manal all day after reading this. - Nakhon Ratchasima”

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    “Happy to help. Gave what I could this week. - Nakhon Ratchasima”

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    “Good luck. Only $15 but hope it helps. - Adama”

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  • So sorry you're going through this, Manal. Looking forward to the next update. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. God bless

    • You're not alone, Manal. Shared this with my family. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Mumbai.

      • Thinking of you, Manal. Hope you get there. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Zapopan.

        • Sending love. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Nijmegen

          • thinking of you, Manal. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My husband and I read this together

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