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Start-up fund for Tithi: reopening a street-food cart after a fire in the building

Tithi lost a gas stove and two refrigerators to a fire in the building and needs $600 to reopen a street-food cart and support the family.

🇮🇳 Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India539 views

Tithi Tahmina Rashid

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Varanasi

For nine years I have run a street-food cart in Varanasi. In May, a fire in the building 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 Sunday, and I employed 3 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $600 goes: • Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $410 • Initial stock: ingredients: $45 • Shop repairs and licensing: $40 • Working capital for the first month: $105 If you're reading this, thank you.

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