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Start-up fund for Zawadi: reopening a laundry service after a storm that collapsed the roof

Zawadi has run a laundry service for fifteen years; a storm that collapsed the roof destroyed the equipment, and $450 will put it back on its feet.

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Zawadi Njoroge
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Jinja
For fifteen years I have run a laundry service in Jinja. In March, a storm that collapsed the roof took two washing machines and a dryer. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Monday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 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 $450 goes: โ€ข Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $250 โ€ข Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $85 โ€ข Shop repairs and licensing: $55 โ€ข Working capital for the first month: $60 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.

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  • Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Jinja.

    • Zawadi NjorogeOwnerAnswerID verifiedVerified organization

      Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about replacing two washing machines and a dryer, advice is welcome too. Fair thing to want to know.

  • Sending love. Hope you get there. All the best.

    • Good luck, Zawadi. Looking forward to the next update. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless

      • Hope it all works out. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Ibadan.

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