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Back to business - Sara's comeback in Addis Ababa

Sara lost two washing machines and a dryer to a long illness and repossession and needs $150 to reopen a laundry service and support the family.

🇪🇹 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia715 views
Sara Tigist Belay
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Addis Ababa
For three years I have run a laundry service in Addis Ababa. In August, a long illness and repossession 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 Wednesday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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 $150 goes: • Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $40 • Shop repairs and licensing: $45 • Working capital for the first month: $65 Thanks for reading all this.

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  • Take care. Small businesses are the heart of Addis Ababa. Hope you're open again soon. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from León.

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