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Start-up fund for Nakato: reopening a fish stall after a break-in
A fish stall in Arusha needs help replacing a freezer and scales after a break-in.
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For fifteen years I have run a fish stall in Arusha. In April, a break-in took a freezer and scales. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Sunday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $550 goes:
• Replacing a freezer and scales: $340
• Initial stock: the first catch: $85
• Shop repairs and licensing: $65
• Working capital for the first month: $60
Thank you for reading my story.
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Thanks for sharing this. Hope the shop reopens soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
stay strong. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Arusha.
Sending love, Nakato. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home
Shared it with a few friends. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Arusha
I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Arusha
Looking forward to the next update. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Arusha.
Hope things get better soon, Nakato. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up.