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Zain needs a freezer and scales to reopen a fish stall
Zain has run a fish stall for fifteen years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $500 will put it back on its feet.
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For fifteen years I have run a fish stall in Faisalabad. In August, a break-in 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 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 $500 goes:
• Replacing a freezer and scales: $360
• Initial stock: the first catch: $50
• Shop repairs and licensing: $40
• Working capital for the first month: $50
With deep gratitude,
Zain
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Thinking of you and your family. Small businesses are the heart of Faisalabad. Hope you're open again soon. We're a small family in Dasmariñas but we're thinking of you. God bless
Stay strong. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Wishing you the best, Zain. Small businesses are the heart of Faisalabad. Hope you're open again soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double
Sending love, Zain. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. It's not much but it's yours.
thinking of you and your family. Your post was clear and honest. Please keep us posted. Love from Katowice.
Hope things get better soon, Zain. This could happen to any of us. God bless.
rooting for you, Zain. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless.
Hope this works out for you. Love from Bristol.
Rooting for you, Zain. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope October is when things finally get easier. All the best
Thinking of you and your family, Zain. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My husband and I read this together.
Rooting for you, Zain. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. It's not much but it's yours.
Thinking of you and your family, Zain. Small businesses are the heart of Faisalabad. Hope you're open again soon
Thinking of you and your family, Zain. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Comilla.