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Help Mazen restart a bicycle repair shop in Jeddah after a fire in the building

Mazen has run a bicycle repair shop for three years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $2,800 will put it back on its feet.

🇸🇦 Makkah, Saudi Arabia2,609 views
Mazen Idris Slimani
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Jeddah
For three years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Jeddah. In March, a fire in the building took a full set of tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Sunday, 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 $2,800 goes: • Replacing a full set of tools: $1,700 • Initial stock: spare parts: $290 • Shop repairs and licensing: $320 • Working capital for the first month: $490 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Mazen

  1. We're at 21% thanks to 23 of you. the plan for initial stock: spare parts is now scheduled. More news soon.

  2. Quick update: $377 raised so far (13%). I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Quick update: $232 raised so far (8%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Nida Zainab HashmiPhoto verified

    You're not alone, Mazen. Hope this works out for you. All the best!

    • Laxmi Chhetri

      Sending love, Mazen. Hope you make a strong comeback. Put this on a community board in Saint Petersburg this morning.

      • Christopher A. Hudson

        You're not alone. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Jeddah.

        • Gerald Quincy

          Rooting for you. Shared this with my family. Love from Rome.

          $1,102.50 raised of $2,800

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