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Help Orlando restart a bicycle repair shop in Manila after a storm that collapsed the roof
A bicycle repair shop in Manila needs help replacing a full set of tools after a storm that collapsed the roof.
🇵🇭 Philippines1,517 views
For fifteen years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Manila. In August, a storm that collapsed the roof took a full set of tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Wednesday, 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 $650 goes:
• Replacing a full set of tools: $340
• Initial stock: spare parts: $155
• Shop repairs and licensing: $55
• Working capital for the first month: $100
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Orlando
Updates from Orlando
Good news. Because of your gifts ($216 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Update from Manila: we've started the first stage. We're at 25% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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