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Start-up fund for Netsanet: reopening a roadside café after the demolition of the market

A roadside café in Addis Ababa needs help replacing an espresso machine and grinder after the demolition of the market.

🇪🇹 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia620 views
Netsanet Sosina Tadesse
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Addis Ababa
For four years I have run a roadside café in Addis Ababa. In September, the demolition of the market took an espresso machine and grinder. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Thursday, and I employed 2 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. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $450 goes: • Working capital for the first month: $50 • Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $340 • Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $60 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Katherine D. Arnold

    So sorry you're going through this, Netsanet. This could happen to any of us. I hope December is when things finally get easier. God bless.

    • Lily G. MeyerID verified

      Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Addis Ababa

      • Riley R. Dixon

        Hope things get better soon, Netsanet. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did

        • Nova C. Aguilar

          Sending good thoughts. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from Shreveport.

          • Deepa M. ThakurPhoto verified

            You're not alone, Netsanet. Hope you make a strong comeback. All the best.

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