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Aminata needs my tuk-tuk repaired to get back to work in Amsterdam

Aminata's my tuk-tuk is Aminata's only source of income and needs a transmission replacement costing $1,200.

🇳🇱 Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands1,538 views
Aminata Nafissatou Ba
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Amsterdam
I make my living with my tuk-tuk. 10 weeks ago the transmission failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,200. Without the vehicle I earn nothing. I have been borrowing from friends to pay rent, and now I have run out of people to ask. I support my younger brothers and sisters. Before the breakdown I worked twelve hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next three months if I can just get the vehicle working. I have a written estimate from a certified mechanic and will upload it here. I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update. Where the $1,200 goes: • Road tax and insurance renewal: $250 • Labor charges: $230 • transmission replacement (parts): $720 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
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Updates from Aminata

  1. Quick update: $434 raised so far (36%). the plan for road tax and insurance renewal is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. We're at 26% thanks to 14 of you. I made the first payment toward transmission replacement. More news soon.

  3. Update from Amsterdam: I made the first payment toward labor charges. We're at 14% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Kirit C. Kale

    Hope it all works out, Aminata. Shared it with a few friends. Take care.

    • Marisol E. Maldonado

      Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Epe.

      • Doris H. Young

        keep going, Aminata. Gave what I could, wish it was more.

        • Kavitha E. Menon

          Good luck, Aminata. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you!

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