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Start-up fund for Neema: reopening a street-food cart after a storm that collapsed the roof
Neema has run a street-food cart for twelve years; a storm that collapsed the roof destroyed the equipment, and $200 will put it back on its feet.
🇹🇿 Dodoma, Tanzania801 views
For twelve years I have run a street-food cart in Dodoma. In February, a storm that collapsed the roof took a gas stove and two refrigerators. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Monday, and I employed 3 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $200 goes:
• Initial stock: ingredients: $60
• Shop repairs and licensing: $80
• Working capital for the first month: $60
If you're reading this, thank you.
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Thanks for sharing this, Neema. This could happen to any of us. All the best.
Hope things get better soon, Neema. Small businesses are the heart of Dodoma. Hope you're open again soon. I hope May is when things finally get easier. Love from Rajshahi.
Hope the shop reopens soon. Love from Thane.
Rooting for you, Neema. Hope the shop reopens soon.
Take care, Neema. Hope you make a strong comeback. Don't give up