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Back to business - Tika's comeback in Jakarta Selatan

Tika has run a tailoring shop for fifteen years; a long illness and repossession destroyed the equipment, and $600 will put it back on its feet.

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Tika Nasution

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Jakarta Selatan

For fifteen years I have run a tailoring shop in Jakarta Selatan. In July, a long illness and repossession 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 1 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. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $600 goes: • Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $340 • Initial stock: fabric and thread: $75 • Shop repairs and licensing: $100 • Working capital for the first month: $85 I hope life is good to you.

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