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Sangita needs a cutting table and overlocker to reopen a sewing studio
Sangita has run a sewing studio for fifteen years; floodwater destroyed the equipment, and $450 will put it back on its feet.
🇳🇵 Gandaki, Nepal180 views
For fifteen years I have run a sewing studio in Pokhara. In September, 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 Saturday, 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $450 goes:
• Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $200
• Initial stock: fabric: $120
• Shop repairs and licensing: $45
• Working capital for the first month: $85
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
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Sending love, Sangita. Shared this with my family. It's not much but it's yours. Take care.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Pokhara.
Thinking of you. Hope you make a strong comeback. Put this on a community board in Mannheim this morning. Blessings.
wishing you the best. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care.
Wishing you peace, Sangita. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Pokhara.