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

Zahra lost a freezer and scales to floodwater and needs $1,050 to reopen a fish stall and support the family.

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Zahra Rima Habib
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For six years I have run a fish stall in Nice. In May, 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 2 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $1,050 goes: • Initial stock: the first catch: $390 • Working capital for the first month: $230 • Shop repairs and licensing: $430 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Zahra

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($554 in total) I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 26% now ($270). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.

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  • Bilal Farhan Ghani

    You're not alone. Hope you make a strong comeback. Put this on a community board in Jakarta this morning.

    • Tadeusz Jakub Urbański

      Hang in there, Zahra. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best

      • Garima K. Yadav

        Hope it all works out, Zahra. Shared this with my family. Don't give up. Blessings

        • Suresh Basnet

          Keep going. Small businesses are the heart of Nice. Hope you're open again soon. We're a small family in Manila but we're thinking of you. Blessings.

          • Titilayo Fatima Raji

            hang in there, Zahra. Hope this works out for you.

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