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Ibrahim needs a cutting table and overlocker to reopen a sewing studio
A sewing studio in Lagos needs help replacing a cutting table and overlocker after the demolition of the market.
🇳🇬 Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria127 views
For six years I have run a sewing studio in Lagos. In April, the demolition of the market took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Friday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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 $450 goes:
• Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $185
• Initial stock: fabric: $55
• Shop repairs and licensing: $85
• Working capital for the first month: $125
Thank you for reading my story.
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take care. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double!
Thinking of you, Ibrahim. I hope things turn around soon. All the best.
Praying for you. Hope the shop reopens soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
Thinking of you and your family, Ibrahim. Hope you get there. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.
Sending good thoughts, Ibrahim. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor in Niterói donated after I showed her your page.