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Start-up fund for Sachini: reopening a street-food cart after the demolition of the market

Sachini has run a street-food cart for six years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $250 will put it back on its feet.

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Sachini Kanchana De Silva
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Colombo
For six years I have run a street-food cart in Colombo. In September, the demolition of the market 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 Thursday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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 $250 goes: • Initial stock: ingredients: $75 • Working capital for the first month: $85 • Shop repairs and licensing: $90 Thanks for reading all this.

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  • How is Sachini doing now?

    • Take care, Sachini. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Rome so I could bring a meal. God bless.

      • Hope it all works out, Sachini. Hope you make a strong comeback. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings.

        • Todd AshworthID verifiedPhoto verified

          keep going, Sachini. Hope you make a strong comeback. Please keep us posted

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