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Help Oğuz restart a bicycle repair shop in Istanbul after the demolition of the market
A bicycle repair shop in Istanbul needs help replacing a full set of tools after the demolition of the market.
🇹🇷 Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye1,358 views
For three years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Istanbul. In December, 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 Tuesday, 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: $360
• Working capital for the first month: $95
• Initial stock: spare parts: $145
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Oğuz
Updates from Oğuz
Quick update: $409 raised so far (68%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Small update. $409 so far, I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 20% funded and the plan for replacing a full set of tools is now scheduled.
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Take care, Oğuz. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day