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Help Ruth replace the gearbox and return to work

Ruth drives for a living in Arusha, and a broken gearbox has stopped all income for 6 weeks.

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Ruth Awino Ouma
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Arusha
I make my living with my motorbike. 6 weeks ago the gearbox failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $150. Without the vehicle I earn nothing. I have been borrowing from friends to pay rent, and now I have run out of people to ask. I support my younger brothers and sisters. Before the breakdown I worked nine hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next six months if I can just get the vehicle working. I have a written estimate from a certified mechanic and will upload it here. I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update. Where the $150 goes: • gearbox replacement (parts): $60 • Labor charges: $40 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $40 • Towing and inspection: $10 I hope life is good to you.

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  • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Lahore

    • Wishing you peace, Ruth. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of Arusha.

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