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Start-up fund for Chathurika: reopening a tailoring shop after floodwater
Chathurika lost three industrial sewing machines to floodwater and needs $650 to reopen a tailoring shop and support the family.
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka1,360 views
For six years I have run a tailoring shop in Colombo. In May, floodwater 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 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $650 goes:
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $490
• Shop repairs and licensing: $90
• Working capital for the first month: $70
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Chathurika
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Thinking of you and your family. Hope the shop reopens soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.