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Start-up fund for Ilham: reopening a tailoring shop after a long illness and repossession
Ilham has run a tailoring shop for fifteen years; a long illness and repossession destroyed the equipment, and $600 will put it back on its feet.
🇮🇩 Jakarta Barat, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia755 views
For fifteen years I have run a tailoring shop in Jakarta Barat. In August, a long illness and repossession took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Tuesday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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: $360
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $90
• Shop repairs and licensing: $40
• Working capital for the first month: $110
Thank you for reading my story.
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Stay strong, Ilham. Small businesses are the heart of Jakarta Barat. Hope you're open again soon. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
So sorry you're going through this. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Jakarta Barat.
you're not alone, Ilham. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings.