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Start-up fund for Aarti: reopening a tailoring shop after the demolition of the market

Aarti has run a tailoring shop for fifteen years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $750 will put it back on its feet.

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Aarti C. Gupta
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Madurai
For fifteen years I have run a tailoring shop in Madurai. In June, the demolition of the market took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Thursday, and I employed 2 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. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $750 goes: • Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $510 • Initial stock: fabric and thread: $95 • Shop repairs and licensing: $90 • Working capital for the first month: $55 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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