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Back to business - Eka's comeback in Bekasi
A barbershop in Bekasi needs help replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors after a break-in.
🇮🇩 Bekasi, West Java, Indonesia2,356 views
For fifteen years I have run a barbershop in Bekasi. In March, a break-in took clippers, chairs and mirrors. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Thursday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $500 goes:
• Shop repairs and licensing: $65
• Working capital for the first month: $105
• Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $330
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
Updates from Eka
Update from Bekasi: we've started the first stage. We're at 24% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Thank you all. We're at 17% now ($83). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors.
- Cristina Sala 🇮🇹 · $10
- Khalid Mazen Metwally 🇸🇦 · $10
“Blessings. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Mecca”
- Salma Nadia Nassar 🇸🇦 · $30
- Nova G. Chambers 🇺🇸 · $11
“All the best - Atlanta”
- Scarlett G. Watson 🇦🇺 · $15
- Eva N. Gonzalez 🇬🇧 · $10
- Anonymous 🇹🇿 · $5
- Divya R. Yadav 🇬🇧 · $20
- Yves Clément Louis 🇫🇷 · $10
“Keep your head up! - Nice”
- Cường Hoàng Nguyen 🇺🇸 · $10
“All the best. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Jacksonville”
- Gbenga Musa Yusuf 🇳🇬 · $18
“Hope this helps. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Lagos”
- Shakil Anisur Pramanik 🇧🇩 · $20
“Please keep us posted. - Sylhet”
- Sinta Yuni Hidayat 🇮🇩 · $25
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can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Bekasi.
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about shop repairs and licensing, advice is welcome too. Thanks, that means a lot.
sending good thoughts, Eka. Your post was clear and honest. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Blessings!
Take care. Small businesses are the heart of Bekasi. Hope you're open again soon. Thinking of Bekasi
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in Jakarta donated after I showed her your page. Blessings
Sending good thoughts, Eka. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up!
Thinking of you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
Wishing you peace, Eka. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.