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Atim needs a cutting table and overlocker to reopen a sewing studio

A sewing studio in Kinondoni needs help replacing a cutting table and overlocker after a storm that collapsed the roof.

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Atim Nafula Wafula
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Kinondoni
For six years I have run a sewing studio in Kinondoni. In August, a storm that collapsed the roof took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Monday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $450 goes: • Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $300 • Initial stock: fabric: $45 • Shop repairs and licensing: $35 • Working capital for the first month: $70 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Milon Joy Ghosh🇧🇩Verified donor
    Very responsive and caring

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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    Made a real difference

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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  • Novi Fitri Nugroho

    Thinking of you and your family. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Los Angeles.

    • Marian Popescu

      Sending strength, Atim. Hope you get there. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless!

      • Naresh K. Iyengar

        Stay strong, Atim. Hope you get there.

        • Mahin Mahin Rahman

          Praying for you, Atim. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up

          • Lawrence Nathaniel Danso

            So sorry you're going through this, Atim. Small businesses are the heart of Kinondoni. Hope you're open again soon. Love from Salvador.

            • Abdullah Rashid Said

              Stay strong, Atim. This could happen to any of us. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.

              • Rafael A. Vargas

                Good luck, Atim. Hope the shop reopens soon. Blessings.

                • Arianna P. Meyer

                  Take care, Atim. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.

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