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Start-up fund for Ahmed: reopening a laundry service after a long illness and repossession
Ahmed lost two washing machines and a dryer to a long illness and repossession and needs $750 to reopen a laundry service and support the family.
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For six years I have run a laundry service in Heliopolis. In August, a long illness and repossession took two washing machines and a dryer. 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 8 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:
• Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $125
• Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $520
• Working capital for the first month: $105
With deep gratitude,
Ahmed
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