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Start-up fund for Bukola: reopening a tailoring shop after a break-in
A tailoring shop in Lagos needs help replacing three industrial sewing machines after a break-in.
🇳🇬 Lagos, Nigeria1,259 views
For nine years I have run a tailoring shop in Lagos. In July, a break-in took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Wednesday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $600 goes:
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $370
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $115
• Shop repairs and licensing: $90
• Working capital for the first month: $25
Thank you for reading my story.
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is there anything that isn't money that would help Bukola?
Hope it all works out, Bukola. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.
how is Bukola doing now?
hang in there. Hope you make a strong comeback. Put this on a community board in Bangkok this morning. Blessings.
Thinking of you, Bukola. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best
wishing you the best, Bukola. Hope this works out for you. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.