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Start-up fund for Vishal: reopening a sewing studio after a fire in the building
Vishal has run a sewing studio for nine years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $400 will put it back on its feet.
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For nine years I have run a sewing studio in Pune. In January, 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 Saturday, 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $400 goes:
• Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $210
• Initial stock: fabric: $85
• Shop repairs and licensing: $50
• Working capital for the first month: $55
If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
- Vishal
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Keep going. Small businesses are the heart of Pune. Hope you're open again soon. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Zaporizhzhia