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Help Ratna restart a barbershop in Jakarta Selatan after the demolition of the market
Ratna has run a barbershop for four years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $550 will put it back on its feet.
🇮🇩 Jakarta Selatan, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia746 views
For four years I have run a barbershop in Jakarta Selatan. In May, the demolition of the market took clippers, chairs and mirrors. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Monday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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 $550 goes:
• Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $360
• Initial stock: supplies: $120
• Shop repairs and licensing: $30
• Working capital for the first month: $40
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
Updates from Ratna
Quick update: $95 raised so far (17%). I made the first payment toward replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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1.5(2 reviews)Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.
- Exceeded expectations
I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.
- Changed my perspective
I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.
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Sending strength. This could happen to any of us. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless
How is Ratna doing now?
Sending strength, Ratna. Hope the shop reopens soon. Don't give up.
Thanks for sharing this. I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 5 people at work. Thinking of Jakarta Selatan.
Thinking of you, Ratna. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. All the best.