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Start-up fund for Qasim: reopening a sewing studio after the demolition of the market
Qasim has run a sewing studio for nine years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $1,450 will put it back on its feet.
🇸🇦 Makkah, Saudi Arabia240 views
For nine years I have run a sewing studio in Jeddah. In May, the demolition of the market 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 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $1,450 goes:
• Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $620
• Initial stock: fabric: $350
• Shop repairs and licensing: $260
• Working capital for the first month: $220
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
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- Anonymous 🇦🇺 · $14
“Take care of yourselves. Only $14 but hope it helps. - Sydney”
- Hannah Busch 🇩🇪 · $35.50
“Thought of Qasim all day after reading this. - Stuttgart”
- Natalia G. Ashworth 🇺🇸 · $25
“You got this. Thought of Qasim all day after reading this. - Glendale”
- Sarah R. Hendricks 🇺🇸 · $25
- Graciela K. Núñez 🇨🇴 · $25
- Gabriela C. García 🇨🇴 · $33
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