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Start-up fund for Kimani: reopening a tailoring shop after a long illness and repossession
Kimani lost three industrial sewing machines to a long illness and repossession and needs $150 to reopen a tailoring shop and support the family.
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For nine years I have run a tailoring shop in Gulu. In December, 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 1 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 $150 goes:
• Shop repairs and licensing: $40
• Working capital for the first month: $40
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $70
With deep gratitude,
Kimani
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“Thought of Kimani all day after reading this. - Ciudad de México”
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Wishing you peace, Kimani. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Zapopan
hope it all works out, Kimani. Hope you get there. Blessings.
small businesses are the heart of Gulu. Hope you're open again soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best.
Take care, Kimani. Hope you get there. God bless