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Start-up fund for Samir: reopening a tailoring shop after a fire in the building
Samir lost three industrial sewing machines to a fire in the building and needs $350 to reopen a tailoring shop and support the family.
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For four years I have run a tailoring shop in Heliopolis. In March, 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 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $350 goes:
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $220
• Working capital for the first month: $65
• Shop repairs and licensing: $65
Thanks for reading all this.
- Samir
Updates from Samir
Wanted to say thank you properly. 19% funded and I made the first payment toward shop repairs and licensing.
- Phong Anh Vuong 🇻🇳 · $41
- Elsa Irma Susanto 🇮🇩 · $62
“Wish I could do more. Thought of Samir all day after reading this. - Jakarta”
- Halyna Milena Baranov 🇷🇺 · $40
- Viola Mazza 🇮🇹 · $25
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Thinking of you, Samir. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Cairo.