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Start-up fund for Vihaan: reopening a fish stall after floodwater

Vihaan has run a fish stall for six years; floodwater destroyed the equipment, and $600 will put it back on its feet.

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Vihaan S. Bansal
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Mumbai
For six years I have run a fish stall in Mumbai. In January, floodwater 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 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $600 goes: • Replacing a freezer and scales: $430 • Working capital for the first month: $70 • Shop repairs and licensing: $100 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
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  • Joaquim Tiago Azevedo

    Sending love. Hope the shop reopens soon. Love from Stellenbosch

    • Joko Arief Lubis

      Stay strong, Vihaan. Looking forward to the next update. Blessings

      • Stella W. Grant

        Good luck, Vihaan. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 27 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care.

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