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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, Kenya718 views
Joseph Kioko Urassa
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Kisumu
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
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Samuel Dayo Lawal

    Sending love, Joseph. Your post was clear and honest. Take care

    • Isaac Dean

      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.

      • Usman Adewale Okonkwo

        best of luck, Joseph. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

        • Benjamin F. Hopkins

          Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Tehuacán but we're thinking of you. Love from Tehuacán.

          • Daniela M. Chávez

            Sending strength. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Campinas.

            • Trupti C. Sheth

              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.

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