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Start-up fund for Wangari: reopening a tailoring shop after a fire in the building
Wangari has run a tailoring shop for six years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $550 will put it back on its feet.
🇺🇬 Central Region, Uganda884 views
For six years I have run a tailoring shop in Mukono. 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 Monday, 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 $550 goes:
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $340
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $65
• Shop repairs and licensing: $75
• Working capital for the first month: $70
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Wangari
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Wishing you the best. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Mukono.
Sending love, Wangari. Hope the shop reopens soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.
Thinking of you and your family, Wangari. Hope the shop reopens soon.
Wishing you peace. Hope you make a strong comeback. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Ogbomosho
Sending strength, Wangari. Hope you make a strong comeback.
Looking forward to the next update. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Nashville.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Auckland.
looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Rio de Janeiro.
Hope it all works out. Shared it with a few friends. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care.