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Mukasa needs three industrial sewing machines to reopen a tailoring shop
Mukasa lost three industrial sewing machines to a long illness and repossession and needs $700 to reopen a tailoring shop and support the family.
🇰🇪 Embakasi, Nairobi, Kenya1,816 views
For nine years I have run a tailoring shop in Embakasi. In December, a long illness and repossession took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Friday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $700 goes:
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $450
• Shop repairs and licensing: $95
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $155
Glad we found this place.
Updates from Mukasa
Thank you all. We're at 46% now ($321). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for initial stock: fabric and thread is now scheduled.
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Sending strength, Mukasa. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from New Delhi.
Sending good thoughts, Mukasa. Your post was clear and honest. After 18 years in farming I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Take care.
Sending love. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Embakasi
Hope you make a strong comeback. It's not much but it's yours. Take care