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Dinesh needs two washing machines and a dryer to reopen a laundry service

Dinesh lost two washing machines and a dryer to floodwater and needs $350 to reopen a laundry service and support the family.

🇳🇵 Lalitpur, Bagmati, Nepal468 views
Dinesh Laxman Poudel
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Lalitpur
For four years I have run a laundry service in Lalitpur. In August, floodwater 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 Tuesday, 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. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $350 goes: • Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $140 • Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $55 • Shop repairs and licensing: $75 • Working capital for the first month: $80 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Dinesh

  1. Update from Lalitpur: I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. We're at 25% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Kimberly F. CastilloQuestion

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

    • Dinesh Laxman PoudelOwnerAnswer

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

  • Vindya Deepika FernandoAddress verified

    Thinking of you, Dinesh. Shared it with a few friends. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from London.

    • Emeka Babatunde Jimoh

      You're not alone, Dinesh. I hope things turn around soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best.

      • Padam Thapa

        Sending strength, Dinesh. Small businesses are the heart of Lalitpur. Hope you're open again soon. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

        • Paul Opio Onyango

          Thinking of you, Dinesh. Hope you get there. Thinking of Lalitpur.

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