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Back to business - Rashid's comeback in Abbottabad

Rashid lost two washing machines and a dryer to the demolition of the market and needs $450 to reopen a laundry service and support the family.

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Rashid Hussain Zardari
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Abbottabad
For six years I have run a laundry service in Abbottabad. In August, the demolition of the market 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 Monday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $450 goes: • Working capital for the first month: $70 • Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $85 • Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $295 Thanks for being kind about this.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Rashid

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($240 in total) the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. We're at 30% thanks to 3 of you. I made the first payment toward replacing two washing machines and a dryer. More news soon.

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  • Bijay Kamal Aryal

    Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Abbottabad.

    • Márcio Thiago RochaQuestionID verified

      Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Abbottabad.

      • Rashid Hussain ZardariOwnerAnswerID verified

        Thank you. If you're in Abbottabad I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Happy to explain more.

    • Emilio D. Duarte

      Take care, Rashid. Shared this with my family. God bless.

      • Kristine M. AlcantaraID verified

        Hang in there, Rashid. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Blessings.

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