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Start-up fund for Manal: reopening a laundry service after a storm that collapsed the roof

Manal lost two washing machines and a dryer to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $2,500 to reopen a laundry service and support the family.

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Manal Rasha Naguib
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Riyadh
For four years I have run a laundry service in Riyadh. In March, a storm that collapsed the roof took two washing machines and a dryer. 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 8 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $2,500 goes: • Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $1,650 • Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $200 • Shop repairs and licensing: $210 • Working capital for the first month: $440 I hope life is good to you.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Manal

  1. Thank you all. We're at 28% now ($702). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Update from Riyadh: I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. We're at 25% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Update from Riyadh: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 8% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Budi Mahendra

    Hang in there, Manal. This could happen to any of us. Love from Medan.

    • Artem Vasyl Baranov

      Sending good thoughts, Manal. Small businesses are the heart of Riyadh. Hope you're open again soon

      • Abigail Portia Appiah

        Praying for you. Hope you get there. Greetings from Aurangabad

        • Nithya D. Das

          hope things get better soon, Manal. This could happen to any of us. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.

          • Alejandro A. OrozcoPhoto verified

            You're not alone. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless.

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