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Help Jamila restart a laundry service in Riyadh after a storm that collapsed the roof

Jamila lost two washing machines and a dryer to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $2,250 to reopen a laundry service and support the family.

🇸🇦 Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia1,811 views
Jamila Rasha Bouzid
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Riyadh
For nine years I have run a laundry service in Riyadh. In November, a storm that collapsed the roof 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 Wednesday, and I employed 2 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $2,250 goes: • Shop repairs and licensing: $260 • Working capital for the first month: $340 • Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $1,650 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Jamila

  1. Quick update: $961 raised so far (43%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Araceli D. Sánchez

    So sorry you're going through this. Shared this with my family. We're a small family in Moscow but we're thinking of you. All the best.

    • Jagadish F. Krishnan

      Gave what I could, wish it was more. Please keep us posted. Love from Mumbai.

      • Elijah W. Tillman

        Wishing you the best, Jamila. Shared this with my family. I hope February is when things finally get easier

        • Ibrahim Babatunde Aliyu

          Hope you make a strong comeback. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Riyadh!

          • Lin Yang

            Thinking of you, Jamila. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

            • Stefania Concetta CattaneoPhoto verified

              best of luck. I hope things turn around soon. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

              $2,495.50 raised of $2,250

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