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Help Garba restart a phone repair counter in Badagry after a storm that collapsed the roof
A phone repair counter in Badagry needs help replacing a soldering station and testing tools after a storm that collapsed the roof.
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For nine years I have run a phone repair counter in Badagry. In September, a storm that collapsed the roof 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 Tuesday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 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 soldering station and testing tools: $460
• Working capital for the first month: $60
• Initial stock: replacement parts: $80
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
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Hope things get better soon. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.