Back to business - Lakshmi's comeback in Vadodara

For three years I have run a phone repair counter in Vadodara. In June, floodwater 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 Wednesday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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: • Replacing a soldering station and testing tools: $280 • Initial stock: replacement parts: $80 • Shop repairs and licensing: $70 • Working capital for the first month: $120 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.