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Start-up fund for Manikandan: reopening a sewing studio after a fire in the building
Manikandan has run a sewing studio for three years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $100 will put it back on its feet.
🇮🇳 431394, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India910 views
For three years I have run a sewing studio in Aurangabad. In November, a fire in the building took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Friday, and I employed 1 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 $100 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $40
• Initial stock: fabric: $55
• Shop repairs and licensing: $5
With deep gratitude,
Manikandan
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Sending love. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care
it takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Lapu-Lapu.
hope things get better soon. This could happen to any of us. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Gondar.
Sending strength. Hope the shop reopens soon. After 14 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best!