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Back to business - Khadija's comeback in Alexandria

A tailoring shop in Alexandria needs help replacing three industrial sewing machines after a storm that collapsed the roof.

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Khadija Lubna Qureshi
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Alexandria
For fifteen years I have run a tailoring shop in Alexandria. In April, a storm that collapsed the roof took three industrial sewing machines. 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 12 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 $700 goes: • Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $350 • Initial stock: fabric and thread: $120 • Shop repairs and licensing: $110 • Working capital for the first month: $120 Thanks for being kind about this.
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  • Jayden R. Caldwell

    This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Alexandria.

    • Lina Maryam Haddad

      Hang in there, Khadija. Gave what I could, wish it was more. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Boulogne-Billancourt

      • Candra Slamet Kurniawan

        Thanks for sharing this. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Birmingham.

        • Sadia Hira Orakzai

          Best of luck, Khadija. I hope things turn around soon. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out

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