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Start-up fund for Musa: reopening a barbershop after a fire in the building

Musa has run a barbershop for four years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $500 will put it back on its feet.

🇳🇬 Lagos, Nigeria595 views

Musa Babatunde Musa

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Lagos

For four years I have run a barbershop in Lagos. In November, a fire in the building took clippers, chairs and mirrors. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Wednesday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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 $500 goes: • Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $320 • Initial stock: supplies: $70 • Shop repairs and licensing: $60 • Working capital for the first month: $50 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Musa

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Updates from Musa

Thank you all. We're at 33% now ($165). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.
We're at 30% thanks to 4 of you. I made the first payment toward shop repairs and licensing. More news soon.
Thank you all. We're at 22% now ($110). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

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