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Help Haris restart a tailoring shop in Islamabad after floodwater
Haris lost three industrial sewing machines to floodwater and needs $500 to reopen a tailoring shop and support the family.
🇵🇰 Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan988 views
For four years I have run a tailoring shop in Islamabad. In July, floodwater took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Sunday, and I employed 1 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $500 goes:
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $270
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $55
• Shop repairs and licensing: $80
• Working capital for the first month: $95
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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Hope things get better soon, Haris. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best.
Small businesses are the heart of Islamabad. Hope you're open again soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
Stay strong, Haris. Shared it with a few friends
So sorry you're going through this. Your post was clear and honest. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Houston.
So sorry you're going through this. Looking forward to the next update. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Allentown.