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Start-up fund for Sani: reopening a flower stall after a long illness and repossession
Sani lost display cabinets and a cooler to a long illness and repossession and needs $300 to reopen a flower stall and support the family.
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For three years I have run a flower stall in Ibadan. In July, a long illness and repossession took display cabinets and a cooler. 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 12 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 $300 goes:
• Shop repairs and licensing: $85
• Working capital for the first month: $105
• Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $110
Glad we found this place.
- Sani
Updates from Sani
Small update. $46 so far, I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month.
Thank you all. We're at 12% now ($36). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month.
Update from Ibadan: the plan for shop repairs and licensing is now scheduled. We're at 3% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
- Howard J. Juarez 🇨🇦 · $25
“Hope it all works out. From Winnipeg with love.”
- Willow C. Williams 🇬🇧 · $10
- Karin Gustafsson 🇸🇪 · $26
- Daniele Negri 🇮🇹 · $10
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Shared it with a few friends. Put this on a community board in Barcelona this morning. Take care
Take care, Sani. This could happen to any of us. My neighbor in Bangkok donated after I showed her your page. God bless
You're not alone. Looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 27 people at work. Greetings from Nairobi.
Sending strength. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Fresno.
Keep going, Sani. Looking forward to the next update. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings.