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Help Michael restart a sewing studio in Obuasi after a fire in the building

Michael has run a sewing studio for twelve years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $650 will put it back on its feet.

🇬🇭 AO-784-5224, Obuasi, Ashanti, Ghana1,780 views
Michael Benjamin Peprah
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Obuasi
For twelve years I have run a sewing studio in Obuasi. In July, a fire in the building took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Wednesday, 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $650 goes: • Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $340 • Initial stock: fabric: $110 • Shop repairs and licensing: $90 • Working capital for the first month: $110 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Michael
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Michael

  1. Quick update: $366 raised so far (56%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Update from Obuasi: I made the first payment toward replacing a cutting table and overlocker. We're at 45% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Update from Obuasi: I made the first payment toward initial stock: fabric. We're at 17% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Claudia Busch

    Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Tokyo so I could bring a meal.

    • Rubina Tithi AkterPhoto verified

      Sending love, Michael. I hope things turn around soon. Take care.

      • Việt Lâm Ho

        Sending strength. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Jacksonville.

        • İpek Kübra Öztürk

          You're not alone, Michael. Hope the shop reopens soon. Thinking of Obuasi

          $654 raised of $650

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