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Back to business - Rubina's comeback in Rawalpindi
Rubina lost a full set of tools to the demolition of the market and needs $150 to reopen a bicycle repair shop and support the family.
🇵🇰 Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan1,812 views
For six years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Rawalpindi. In April, 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 Friday, 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 $150 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $35
• Initial stock: spare parts: $65
• Shop repairs and licensing: $50
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
Updates from Rubina
Wanted to say thank you properly. 33% funded and we've started the first stage. - Rubina
Thank you all. We're at 20% now ($30). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.
- Dimitrios Georgiou 🇬🇷 · $4
- Anonymous 🇵🇰 · $20
- Kofi Daniel Adjei 🇬🇭 · $30
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You're not alone. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
hang in there, Rubina. Hope the shop reopens soon. It's not much but it's yours
wishing you the best, Rubina. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Don't give up. God bless.
You're not alone, Rubina. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 18 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Good luck, Rubina. Hope this works out for you. My neighbor in Thane donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Rawalpindi
hope things get better soon, Rubina. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Blessings.
wishing you peace. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Sent it to 35 people at work. God bless.