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Back to business - Janet's comeback in Embakasi
A sewing studio in Embakasi needs help replacing a cutting table and overlocker after the demolition of the market.
🇰🇪 00583, Embakasi, Nairobi, Kenya1,314 views
For nine years I have run a sewing studio in Embakasi. 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 Wednesday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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 $400 goes:
• Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $280
• Working capital for the first month: $60
• Shop repairs and licensing: $60
Thank you so much.
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Keep going, Janet. Your post was clear and honest. I'll check back for the next update!
Thinking of you and your family. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Seoul.
You're not alone, Janet. Hope the shop reopens soon. God bless.
wishing you the best. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Tlaquepaque so I could bring a meal.
You're not alone, Janet. Hope you get there. Don't give up. Blessings
Rooting for you. Small businesses are the heart of Embakasi. Hope you're open again soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best.
Best of luck, Janet. I hope things turn around soon
Sending love, Janet. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. All the best
your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 3 people at work.
Wishing you the best. I hope things turn around soon. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best
shared this with my family. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Embakasi.
Thanks for sharing this, Janet. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day
Hope things get better soon, Janet. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Riyadh.
I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Wish I lived closer to Sukkur so I could bring a meal.
thinking of you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless.
Wishing you peace, Janet. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
Thanks for sharing this, Janet. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Saskatoon.
take care, Janet. Hope you make a strong comeback. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. God bless
Stay strong. Hope you make a strong comeback. I hope September is when things finally get easier!
Stay strong. Small businesses are the heart of Embakasi. Hope you're open again soon. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
Sending strength, Janet. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected
Praying for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust