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Help Duha restart a laundry service in Cairo after floodwater

Duha lost two washing machines and a dryer to floodwater and needs $450 to reopen a laundry service and support the family.

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Duha Zahra Abdallah
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Cairo
For four years I have run a laundry service in Cairo. In July, 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 5 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 $450 goes: • Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $260 • Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $75 • Working capital for the first month: $115 Thank you for reading my story.

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  • hope it all works out. This could happen to any of us. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless!

    • Thinking of you. Shared it with a few friends. Don't give up. Greetings from Nairobi.

      • is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Duha.

        • Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. replacing two washing machines and a dryer comes first ($260) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Appreciate you taking the time.

      • Hang in there. Hope this works out for you. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust

        • Wishing you the best, Duha. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did

          • So sorry you're going through this, Duha. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Take care.

            • hang in there. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My husband and I read this together. Blessings.

              • Take care, Duha. I hope things turn around soon.

                • Praying for you, Duha. It takes guts to ask. Well done. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Santa Fe.

                  • sending good thoughts. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

                    • small businesses are the heart of Cairo. Hope you're open again soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best

                      • Rooting for you. Hope this works out for you. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Cairo.

                        • Keep going, Duha. This could happen to any of us. It's not much but it's yours

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