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Back to business - Imran's comeback in Johannesburg
Imran has run a sewing studio for twelve years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $750 will put it back on its feet.
🇿🇦 Gauteng, South Africa593 views
For twelve years I have run a sewing studio in Johannesburg. In May, the demolition of the market took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Saturday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $750 goes:
• Initial stock: fabric: $125
• Shop repairs and licensing: $105
• Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $520
Every share and every dollar helps.
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so sorry you're going through this, Imran. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
wishing you the best, Imran. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Sent it to 30 people at work. God bless!
hope it all works out, Imran. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I'll check back for the next update.
Sending good thoughts, Imran. Hope you make a strong comeback. Love from Peshawar.
Praying for you. This could happen to any of us. Sent it to 5 people at work.
Wishing you peace, Imran. This could happen to any of us. All the best.
Hope things get better soon. Shared this with my family. After 22 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
So sorry you're going through this, Imran. Hope this works out for you. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Johannesburg
Rooting for you, Imran. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless.
sending strength. I hope things turn around soon. Please keep us posted. All the best.
I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Don't give up. All the best.
Rooting for you. Hope you make a strong comeback. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.
Hang in there, Imran. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.
Stay strong, Imran. Hope this works out for you.
You're not alone. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Johannesburg.
Sending good thoughts, Imran. Looking forward to the next update. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double
Best of luck. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Johannesburg
You're not alone, Imran. Hope you get there. Blessings.