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Start-up fund for Alamin: reopening a laundry service after a long illness and repossession
Alamin lost two washing machines and a dryer to a long illness and repossession and needs $250 to reopen a laundry service and support the family.
🇧🇩 Dhaka, Bangladesh437 views
For fifteen years I have run a laundry service in Narayanganj. In March, 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 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 $250 goes:
• Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $130
• Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $65
• Shop repairs and licensing: $25
• Working capital for the first month: $30
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Alamin
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You're not alone, Alamin. Shared it with a few friends. Put this on a community board in Nashik this morning.