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Start-up fund for Mutua: reopening a flower stall after the demolition of the market

A flower stall in Likoni needs help replacing display cabinets and a cooler after the demolition of the market.

🇰🇪 Mombasa, Kenya1,554 views
Mutua Musyoka Barasa
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Likoni
For nine years I have run a flower stall in Likoni. In May, the demolition of the market took display cabinets and a cooler. 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 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $650 goes: • Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $135 • Replacing display cabinets and a cooler: $490 • Shop repairs and licensing: $25 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Mutua

Updates from Mutua

  1. Update from Likoni: we've started the first stage. We're at 67% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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Reviews

2.8(5 reviews)

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  • Lucía J. Zamora🇲🇽Verified donor
    Truly grateful for the support

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Magdalena Krystyna Wysocki🇵🇱Verified helper
    Went above and beyond

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Sharmin Ruma Chowdhury🇮🇳Verified helper
    Delivered on promises

    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.

  • Veronika Milena Polishchuk🇺🇦Verified donor
    Changed my perspective

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Parker K. Sandoval🇺🇸Verified donor
    Patient and understanding

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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  • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Mutua!

    • The list at the bottom is the whole picture. initial stock: seasonal flowers is the biggest at $135. Let me know if you want more detail.

  • thinking of you and your family, Mutua. Hope you make a strong comeback.

    • So sorry you're going through this, Mutua. Hope you get there. After 23 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Fresno.

      • Hang in there, Mutua. Shared this with my family. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care.

        • Sending love, Mutua. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My neighbor in Ciudad de México donated after I showed her your page.

          • Thinking of you and your family. I hope things turn around soon. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best.

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