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Help Karanja restart a bicycle repair shop in Zanzibar City after the demolition of the market
Karanja lost a full set of tools to the demolition of the market and needs $500 to reopen a bicycle repair shop and support the family.
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For six years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Zanzibar City. In May, 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 Saturday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $500 goes:
• Initial stock: spare parts: $75
• Shop repairs and licensing: $70
• Replacing a full set of tools: $355
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Karanja
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can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Zanzibar City.
Thank you. If you're in Zanzibar City I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Appreciate you taking the time.
Sending strength, Karanja. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Take care.