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Start-up fund for Sibel: reopening a small grocery stall after floodwater

Sibel has run a small grocery stall for six years; floodwater destroyed the equipment, and $1,250 will put it back on its feet.

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Sibel Kurt
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Ankara
For six years I have run a small grocery stall in Ankara. In July, floodwater took a cold-storage unit. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Thursday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $1,250 goes: • Replacing a cold-storage unit: $850 • Initial stock: fresh produce: $180 • Shop repairs and licensing: $100 • Working capital for the first month: $120 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Sibel
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Sibel

  1. Quick update: $283 raised so far (23%). the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Ye-eun Mi-young OhQuestionPhoto verified

    How is Sibel doing now?

    • Rani P. Pandey

      Praying for you, Sibel. Small businesses are the heart of Ankara. Hope you're open again soon. My neighbor in Bogra donated after I showed her your page. Blessings.

      • Roshan Krishna Tuladhar

        thinking of you, Sibel. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My husband and I read this together.

        • Bruno W. VargasQuestion

          Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Sibel

          • Solomon Nathaniel Amponsah

            Hope it all works out. Shared this with my family. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out.

            • Nicolas Renard

              hang in there. Shared it with a few friends. God bless.

              • Godwin Obinna Zakari

                Thinking of you and your family, Sibel. Shared it with a few friends. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend

                • Byaruhanga Kiprop Kioko

                  Thanks for sharing this. Shared it with a few friends. Take care.

                  • Paloma H. Velasco

                    thinking of you and your family, Sibel. I hope things turn around soon. Love from New Delhi.

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