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Start-up fund for Farhana: reopening a sewing studio after a break-in
Farhana has run a sewing studio for nine years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $650 will put it back on its feet.
🇮🇳 Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India470 views
For nine years I have run a sewing studio in Agra. In January, a break-in 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 12 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 $650 goes:
• Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $430
• Initial stock: fabric: $60
• Shop repairs and licensing: $55
• Working capital for the first month: $105
Every share and every dollar helps.
- Farhana
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Farhana.
Thinking of you, Farhana. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care.