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Start-up fund for Nabirye: reopening a sewing studio after a break-in
Nabirye lost a cutting table and overlocker to a break-in and needs $550 to reopen a sewing studio and support the family.
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For six years I have run a sewing studio in Nairobi. In July, a break-in took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Wednesday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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 $550 goes:
• Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $280
• Initial stock: fabric: $130
• Shop repairs and licensing: $80
• Working capital for the first month: $60
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Nabirye
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- Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $108
“All the best. Thought of Nabirye all day after reading this.”
- Miles L. Turner 🇺🇸 · $50
“Stay strong. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Brooklyn”
- Mwangi Maina Mwesigwa 🇹🇿 · $50
“Praying for you. - Kinondoni”
- Yaw Annan 🇬🇭 · $15
- Otieno Temba 🇰🇪 · $10
“Be well. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Kasarani”
- Arthur Eduardo Fernandes 🇧🇷 · $5
“Hang in there. I'm in Ribeirão Preto, thinking of you. - Ribeirão Preto”
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Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Nairobi
it takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Nabirye.
Best of luck, Nabirye. Shared this with my family. I hope November is when things finally get easier!
Hope things get better soon. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. God bless