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Back to business - Basma's comeback in Cairo
Basma has run a bicycle repair shop for twelve years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $400 will put it back on its feet.
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For twelve years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Cairo. In January, the demolition of the market took a full set of tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Monday, and I employed 3 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 $400 goes:
• Replacing a full set of tools: $290
• Shop repairs and licensing: $45
• Working capital for the first month: $65
Thanks for reading all this.
Updates from Basma
23% there. I made the first payment toward replacing a full set of tools. Thank you.
- Carlos A. Chávez 🇦🇷 · $100
- Anonymous 🇯🇲 · $25
- Jayanthi N. Babu 🇮🇳 · $20
- Antonio P. Díaz 🇺🇸 · $10
- Liya Zewdie 🇪🇹 · $82
“Blessings. Thought of Basma all day after reading this. - Addis Ababa”
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Thinking of you. Hope you make a strong comeback. All the best