Duaa's Community Shop start-up

Aim

We're raising £5,000 to help Duaa open a vital local market shop, providing essential goods and support to her camp community.

Hello,

Thank you very much in your interest in supporting us.

My name is Demi and I am an organiser and volunteer of the global Mutual Aid network 💞

Our commitment is to support each other without hesitation, especially when it's most needed ✊🏼

We believe in the power of community, and right now, we're focusing our efforts on supporting a vital initiative that will help many vulnerable people.

My income is currently low, and I need financial help to sustain my family. With your support, I can continue to provide for my family while also helping my fellow network member, Duaa, and her family.

We're working to support Duaa in opening a much-needed shop at their local market.

This initiative is particularly important because there is no similar shop in their camp, and no services are available to deliver aid to those with limited mobility. Your contribution will ensure that this essential support can continue.

- Store name: Freedom groceries

Project Goal

To establish a small grocery store that provides essential daily necessities to the local community while creating a stable and sustainable source of income to support my family and reduce dependence on humanitarian aid.

Products

The store will offer a variety of essential items, including:

- Cold drinks and bottled water
- Coffee, tea, and sugar
- Snacks, biscuits, chips, and chocolates
- Bread and pastries
- Canned food and basic groceries
- Dairy products (when available)
- Household cleaning and hygiene products
- Mobile phone recharge cards and internet vouchers

The estimated startup cost is £5,000, which will cover:

- License: If obtaining a business license is required by local authorities, they will apply for it to ensure the store operates legally.
Target Customers

- Store security: The store will be secured with strong locks and reinforced doors. I will add additional security measures if possible depending on the available resources.

- Store setup and basic equipment (Display refrigerator and shelving)

- Operating expenses during the first stage

- Rent and electricity: They plan to rent a small shop, so the budget will include monthly rent, electricity bills, and other basic operating expenses.

- Stocking the store: They will purchase the initial inventory from local wholesalers and suppliers, focusing on affordable daily essentials such as food, drinks, snacks, hygiene products, and household items.

- Transport and delivery costs: Part of the budget will be allocated to cover the costs of transporting goods from suppliers to the store.

Target customers:

- Local families, children, and residents in the surrounding community who need convenient access to affordable everyday essentials.

Expected Impact

- Create a reliable and sustainable source of income for Duaa's family.
- Reduce dependence on humanitarian assistance.
- Provide essential goods to the local community.
- Create opportunities to expand the business and increase product availability in the future.

Thank you for your interest in helping me to continually help others.

Your support is incredibly valuable, and we invite you to back our project or share it with others if you can.

At your availability for any clarification or further information you may need. Please feel free to message me using the Contact Us link below.

Warmly,
Demi, Duaa and families 🤗

Funding method

Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made by 5th November 2026 at 5:34pm