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Back to business - Ruth's comeback in Thika
Ruth lost three industrial sewing machines to the demolition of the market and needs $250 to reopen a tailoring shop and support the family.
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For three years I have run a tailoring shop in Thika. In April, the demolition of the market 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 $250 goes:
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $95
• Working capital for the first month: $90
• Shop repairs and licensing: $65
Thanks for reading all this.
Updates from Ruth
Small update. $108 so far, the plan for initial stock: fabric and thread is now scheduled.
Quick update: $75 raised so far (30%). the plan for shop repairs and licensing is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($25 in total) I made the first payment toward initial stock: fabric and thread. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
- Zain Salman Sheikh 🇵🇰 · $100
- Victor Kariuki Ssebuliba 🇰🇪 · $50
“Hope you get the rest soon. - Machakos”
- Petru Ștefan Stan 🇷🇴 · $33
- Ricardo W. Vargas 🇪🇸 · $50
- Horst Anton Bergmann 🇩🇪 · $25
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Is initial stock: fabric and thread the biggest cost or is there more coming?
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. initial stock: fabric and thread is the biggest at $95. Thanks, that means a lot.
Hope you get there. My neighbor in Aurangabad donated after I showed her your page.
Sending good thoughts, Ruth. Gave what I could, wish it was more. It's not much but it's yours