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Start-up fund for Bisma: reopening a sewing studio after a storm that collapsed the roof
Bisma lost a cutting table and overlocker to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $350 to reopen a sewing studio and support the family.
🇵🇰 Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan1,123 views
For fifteen years I have run a sewing studio in Gujranwala. In July, a storm that collapsed the roof took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Wednesday, 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $350 goes:
• Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $125
• Initial stock: fabric: $90
• Shop repairs and licensing: $30
• Working capital for the first month: $105
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Bisma
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“Hope it all works out. Thought of Bisma all day after reading this. - São Paulo”
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is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Bisma
It's all in the list in the story. replacing a cutting table and overlocker is the big one at $125, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Thanks for looking so closely.
Sending love, Bisma. Your post was clear and honest. Take care
I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Put this on a community board in Cairo this morning.
Looking forward to the next update. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Gujranwala
So sorry you're going through this, Bisma. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.
Sending good thoughts. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Reading so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Madina.