I have been trying to find a way to participate within the spirit of the project given the fact that I live in Cairo. The term "black-owned" does not have the same meaning or application here and I hesitate to enter into a conversation which may not be comfortable for either the business owner or myself.
I spent the $10 at a small informal business (a fruit seller) as these are usually the primary livelihood of people coming to Cairo from rural areas in different provinces. Ten dollars is approximately 76 Egyptian pounds, which can purchase a large amount of fruits and vegetables. I decided to support a local produce seller, Haj Abdu, who is originally from Qalyubia province in Egypt, which is where my family is from. His produce cart is at a busy intersection in our neighborhood, and he has been working from there for many years. Using One Large funds, I purchased carrots, peppers, eggplants, bananas and melons from Haj Abdu.
I spent the $10 at a small informal business (a fruit seller) as these are usually the primary livelihood of people coming to Cairo from rural areas in different provinces. Ten dollars is approximately 76 Egyptian pounds, which can purchase a large amount of fruits and vegetables. I decided to support a local produce seller, Haj Abdu, who is originally from Qalyubia province in Egypt, which is where my family is from. His produce cart is at a busy intersection in our neighborhood, and he has been working from there for many years. Using One Large funds, I purchased carrots, peppers, eggplants, bananas and melons from Haj Abdu.
One Large participant: NS
Name of business: Haj Abdu, produce seller
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Race/ethnicity of participant: Preferred not to answer
Name of business: Haj Abdu, produce seller
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Race/ethnicity of participant: Preferred not to answer
