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Back to business - Fatma's comeback in Istanbul

Fatma lost a full set of tools to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $550 to reopen a bicycle repair shop and support the family.

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Fatma Kılıç
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Istanbul
For twelve years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Istanbul. In August, a storm that collapsed the roof took a full set of tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Sunday, and I employed 1 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. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $550 goes: • Working capital for the first month: $175 • Shop repairs and licensing: $150 • Initial stock: spare parts: $225 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Chiamaka Obiageli RajiQuestion

    Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Fatma

    • Deepika Chamari Silva

      You're not alone, Fatma. Hope you get there. Wish I lived closer to Dehiwala so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Buffalo

      • Bryan BautistaQuestion

        Any update on how things are going in Istanbul?

        • Gabriella K. Cortez

          Keep going. Hope the shop reopens soon. Please keep us posted. Take care.

          • Long HeQuestion

            Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Istanbul

            • Florence Faith Barasa

              I hope things turn around soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Mardan.

              • Priya GuptaPhoto verified

                Sending good thoughts, Fatma. This could happen to any of us. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

                • Seung-woo Nam

                  Best of luck. Hope the shop reopens soon

                  • Shuvo Rony Roy

                    rooting for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't give up. Love from Bogotá.

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