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Esther needs three industrial sewing machines to reopen a tailoring shop
A tailoring shop in Gwagwalada needs help replacing three industrial sewing machines after floodwater.
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For twelve years I have run a tailoring shop in Gwagwalada. In May, floodwater took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Thursday, and I employed 3 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $500 goes:
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $310
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $75
• Shop repairs and licensing: $115
Thanks for being kind about this.
Updates from Esther
Good news. Because of your gifts ($150 in total) I made the first payment toward initial stock: fabric and thread. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
- Liang Jie Yuan 🇺🇸 · $100
- Patricia S. Duarte 🇪🇸 · $50
“Wish I could do more. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Móstoles”
- Francis L. Ramirez 🇵🇭 · $50
- Anonymous 🇩🇪 · $27
- Ahmed Salim Soliman 🇸🇦 · $20
“Best of luck. - Dammam”
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Rooting for you. Your post was clear and honest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless
stay strong. Hope the shop reopens soon. My husband and I read this together.