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Start-up fund for Kiran: reopening a sewing studio after a storm that collapsed the roof

Kiran lost a cutting table and overlocker to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $750 to reopen a sewing studio and support the family.

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Kiran T. Panicker
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Mumbai
For nine years I have run a sewing studio in Mumbai. In September, a storm that collapsed the roof took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Thursday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $750 goes: • Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $530 • Initial stock: fabric: $75 • Shop repairs and licensing: $65 • Working capital for the first month: $80 I hope life is good to you.
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  • Gugu F. Cele

    Best of luck, Kiran. I hope things turn around soon.

    • Claudia P. Aguilar

      Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 9 people at work. Greetings from Valencia!

      • Oliver D. Sullivan

        Looking forward to the next update. We're a small family in Comilla but we're thinking of you. Love from Comilla

        • Valentin Vincent Lacroix

          So sorry you're going through this. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Thinking of Mumbai.

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