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Adhiambo needs two washing machines and a dryer to reopen a laundry service

A laundry service in Dar es Salaam needs help replacing two washing machines and a dryer after a fire in the building.

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฟ Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania1,602 views
Adhiambo Ngowi
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Dar es Salaam
For six years I have run a laundry service in Dar es Salaam. In August, a fire in the building took two washing machines and a dryer. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Monday, 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 $350 goes: โ€ข Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $160 โ€ข Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $50 โ€ข Shop repairs and licensing: $75 โ€ข Working capital for the first month: $65 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Adhiambo

Updates from Adhiambo

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($60 in total) I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 31% funded and we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $50
  • Bryan Velasco ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $50

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  • Mustafa Ali Kassem ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $35
  • Siti Jihan Susanto ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $20
  • Cris K. Domingo ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $20

    โ€œFrom my family to yours. I'm in Anaheim, thinking of you.โ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $10
  • Ruan M. Sithole ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $10

    โ€œStay strong! - Durbanโ€

Reviews

3.1(18 reviews)

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    Exceeded expectations

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    • Good luck. Shared this with my family. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Rio de Janeiro

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