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Help Joseph restart a sewing studio in Kisumu after floodwater
Joseph lost a cutting table and overlocker to floodwater and needs $250 to reopen a sewing studio and support the family.
🇰🇪 Kisumu, Kisumu, Kenya717 views
For six years I have run a sewing studio in Kisumu. In March, floodwater took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Tuesday, and I employed 1 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $250 goes:
• Initial stock: fabric: $95
• Shop repairs and licensing: $50
• Working capital for the first month: $105
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Joseph
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Sending love, Joseph. Your post was clear and honest. Take care
I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. We're a small family in Birmingham but we're thinking of you. God bless.
best of luck, Joseph. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Tehuacán but we're thinking of you. Love from Tehuacán.
Sending strength. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Campinas.
You're not alone. Shared it with a few friends. After 8 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything.