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Yasir needs a freezer and scales to reopen a fish stall

Yasir has run a fish stall for twelve years; a long illness and repossession destroyed the equipment, and $400 will put it back on its feet.

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Yasir Karim Naguib
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Cairo
For twelve years I have run a fish stall in Cairo. In August, a long illness and repossession took a freezer and scales. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Wednesday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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 $400 goes: โ€ข Replacing a freezer and scales: $170 โ€ข Initial stock: the first catch: $80 โ€ข Shop repairs and licensing: $50 โ€ข Working capital for the first month: $100 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.

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    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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  • You're not alone, Yasir. Hope this works out for you

    • Sending strength, Yasir. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care

      • Take care, Yasir. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Lahore!

        • Hope the shop reopens soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Cairo

          • Mohan A. RajuID verified

            Small businesses are the heart of Cairo. Hope you're open again soon. We're a small family in Auckland but we're thinking of you. Love from Auckland.

            • Sending strength, Yasir. Hope you make a strong comeback. Greetings from Bang Khen

              • Wishing you the best, Yasir. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

                • Sending good thoughts. Hope you make a strong comeback. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Latina!

                  • looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Madrid.

                    • Sending strength. Small businesses are the heart of Cairo. Hope you're open again soon. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

                      • Wishing you peace, Yasir. Shared it with a few friends. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.

                        • Sending good thoughts, Yasir. Shared it with a few friends.

                          • Thinking of you. Hope you make a strong comeback. Sent it to 10 people at work.

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