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Start-up fund for Zainab: reopening a sewing studio after a long illness and repossession
Zainab lost a cutting table and overlocker to a long illness and repossession and needs $350 to reopen a sewing studio and support the family.
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For three years I have run a sewing studio in Lagos. In July, a long illness and repossession 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 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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 $350 goes:
• Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $185
• Working capital for the first month: $55
• Initial stock: fabric: $110
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Zainab
Updates from Zainab
We're at 82% thanks to 5 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.
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rooting for you. Hope you get there. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
Sending good thoughts, Zainab. Gave what I could, wish it was more
rooting for you, Zainab. Hope you get there. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.
Hang in there, Zainab. Shared this with my family.