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Back to business - Fatoumata's comeback in Paris

Fatoumata has run a laundry service for nine years; a long illness and repossession destroyed the equipment, and $3,500 will put it back on its feet.

🇫🇷 Paris, Île-de-France, France3,192 views
Fatoumata Aminata Diarra
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For nine years I have run a laundry service in Paris. In July, a long illness and repossession 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 Friday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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 $3,500 goes: • Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $2,600 • Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $340 • Shop repairs and licensing: $300 • Working capital for the first month: $260 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Fatoumata
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Jemima Sarah Addo

    Sending good thoughts, Fatoumata. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier

    • Geetha C. Naidu

      Thanks for sharing this, Fatoumata. I hope things turn around soon. After 27 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

      • Peace Yetunde OlawaleID verified

        sending strength, Fatoumata. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Jaipur

        • Pilar A. QuinteroQuestion

          is there anything that isn't money that would help Fatoumata?

          • Ioannis Spyridon Pappas

            Sending love, Fatoumata. Hope the shop reopens soon. Love from Surabaya.

            • Logan N. Mills

              Thinking of you and your family. Your post was clear and honest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Paris.

              • Aaliyah N. Griffin

                Rooting for you, Fatoumata. I hope things turn around soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Rockford.

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