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Back to business - Rukhsar's comeback in Lahore
Rukhsar lost a cutting table and overlocker to a break-in and needs $400 to reopen a sewing studio and support the family.
🇵🇰 Punjab, Pakistan1,214 views
For twelve years I have run a sewing studio in Lahore. In October, a break-in took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Thursday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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: $240
• Initial stock: fabric: $85
• Shop repairs and licensing: $55
• Working capital for the first month: $20
Every share and every dollar helps.
- Rukhsar
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Best of luck, Rukhsar. Looking forward to the next update. Wish I lived closer to Southampton so I could bring a meal.
Thinking of you and your family, Rukhsar. Small businesses are the heart of Lahore. Hope you're open again soon.
Wishing you peace, Rukhsar. Hope you make a strong comeback. Blessings
Sending good thoughts. Hope the shop reopens soon. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings