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Start-up fund for Hossain: reopening a sewing studio after floodwater

Hossain lost a cutting table and overlocker to floodwater and needs $500 to reopen a sewing studio and support the family.

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Hossain Rahim Sarker
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Dhaka
For four years I have run a sewing studio in Dhaka. In May, floodwater 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 2 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 $500 goes: • Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $360 • Initial stock: fabric: $75 • Shop repairs and licensing: $50 • Working capital for the first month: $15 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Hossain

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  • Stavros SourisID verified

    Best of luck, Hossain. Shared it with a few friends

    • Milon Shuvo MiahID verified

      Keep going, Hossain. This could happen to any of us. All the best

      • Palesa A. PretoriusPhoto verified

        Looking forward to the next update. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too

        • Hope the shop reopens soon. Love from Badagry

          $250.50 raised of $500

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