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Atim needs a soldering station and testing tools to reopen a phone repair counter
Atim has run a phone repair counter for four years; a long illness and repossession destroyed the equipment, and $800 will put it back on its feet.
🇰🇪 Mombasa, Mombasa, Kenya1,771 views
For four years I have run a phone repair counter in Mombasa. In December, a long illness and repossession took a soldering station and testing tools. 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 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 $800 goes:
• Replacing a soldering station and testing tools: $550
• Initial stock: replacement parts: $65
• Shop repairs and licensing: $105
• Working capital for the first month: $80
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Atim
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Keep going, Atim. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Mombasa.
Good luck, Atim. Small businesses are the heart of Mombasa. Hope you're open again soon. I hope February is when things finally get easier. Take care.
Good luck, Atim. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Mombasa