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Back to business - Souad's comeback in Heliopolis
Souad has run a bicycle repair shop for six years; floodwater destroyed the equipment, and $600 will put it back on its feet.
🇪🇬 Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt993 views
For six years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Heliopolis. In June, floodwater took a full set of tools. 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 7 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 $600 goes:
• Replacing a full set of tools: $400
• Initial stock: spare parts: $55
• Shop repairs and licensing: $45
• Working capital for the first month: $100
Thanks for being kind about this.
Updates from Souad
Thank you all. We're at 40% now ($241). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 22% funded and the plan for replacing a full set of tools is now scheduled.
Small update. $56 so far, we've started the first stage.
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Praying for you, Souad. Shared it with a few friends. My husband and I read this together. All the best.