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Wafula needs clippers, chairs and mirrors to reopen a barbershop
Wafula has run a barbershop for nine years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $350 will put it back on its feet.
🇰🇪 00127, Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya1,208 views
For nine years I have run a barbershop in Nairobi. In August, the demolition of the market took clippers, chairs and mirrors. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Thursday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $350 goes:
• Shop repairs and licensing: $125
• Working capital for the first month: $75
• Initial stock: supplies: $150
With deep gratitude,
Wafula
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Wishing you the best, Wafula. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Nairobi.
Hope things get better soon, Wafula. Hope you make a strong comeback. Thinking of Nairobi.
Rooting for you, Wafula. Looking forward to the next update.
Thinking of you. Hope this works out for you. Love from Barcelona.