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Start-up fund for Omolara: reopening a fish stall after a break-in
Omolara lost a freezer and scales to a break-in and needs $500 to reopen a fish stall and support the family.
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For twelve years I have run a fish stall in Awka. In August, 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 Saturday, 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:
• Working capital for the first month: $50
• Replacing a freezer and scales: $350
• Shop repairs and licensing: $100
If you're reading this, thank you.
Updates from Omolara
Update from Awka: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 19% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Take care. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.
Thinking of you, Omolara. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Blessings.
Hope things get better soon, Omolara. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Don't give up. All the best.
Rooting for you. Hope the shop reopens soon. All the best.
Rooting for you. Hope this works out for you. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Soweto.
hang in there, Omolara. Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 33 people at work