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Back to business - Achieng's comeback in Kampala
Achieng lost a cutting table and overlocker to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $500 to reopen a sewing studio and support the family.
🇺🇬 Kampala, Central Region, Uganda1,854 views
For fifteen years I have run a sewing studio in Kampala. In June, 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 Tuesday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $500 goes:
• Initial stock: fabric: $70
• Working capital for the first month: $110
• Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $320
With deep gratitude,
Achieng
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