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Ziad needs clippers, chairs and mirrors to reopen a barbershop

A barbershop in Mecca needs help replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors after floodwater.

🇸🇦 Mecca, Makkah, Saudi Arabia1,709 views
Ziad Jamal Darwish
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Mecca
For six years I have run a barbershop in Mecca. In February, floodwater took clippers, chairs and mirrors. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Sunday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 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 $1,700 goes: • Shop repairs and licensing: $370 • Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $950 • Working capital for the first month: $380 Glad we found this place.

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  • Take care, Ziad. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I hope June is when things finally get easier.

    • Divina L. SorianoPhoto verified

      So sorry you're going through this, Ziad. Your post was clear and honest. Put this on a community board in Surabaya this morning.

      • keep going, Ziad. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up

        • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Ziad

          • Ziad Jamal DarwishOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

            It's all in the list in the story. shop repairs and licensing is the big one at $370, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Thanks for asking.

        • Hang in there, Ziad. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

          • Sending good thoughts. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Mecca.

            • sending strength. Shared this with my family. Wish I lived closer to Petrópolis so I could bring a meal. God bless.

              • You're not alone, Ziad. Looking forward to the next update.

                • Claire J. JohnsonAddress verified

                  Best of luck. 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.

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