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Start-up fund for Musa: reopening a tailoring shop after a fire in the building

A tailoring shop in Epe needs help replacing three industrial sewing machines after a fire in the building.

🇳🇬 106999, Epe, Lagos, Nigeria682 views

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For nine years I have run a tailoring shop in Epe. In August, a fire in the building took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Saturday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 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 $400 goes: • Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $140 • Initial stock: fabric and thread: $120 • Shop repairs and licensing: $60 • Working capital for the first month: $80 If you're reading this, thank you. - Musa

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Updates from Musa

Update from Epe: the plan for initial stock: fabric and thread is now scheduled. We're at 31% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Thank you all. We're at 57% now ($230). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

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