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Help Tabitha restart a bicycle repair shop in Dar es Salaam after a fire in the building
A bicycle repair shop in Dar es Salaam needs help replacing a full set of tools after a fire in the building.
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For fifteen years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Dar es Salaam. In May, 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 Thursday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $200 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $80
• Shop repairs and licensing: $60
• Initial stock: spare parts: $60
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
Updates from Tabitha
Thank you all. We're at 62% now ($124). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward initial stock: spare parts.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 53% funded and the plan for initial stock: spare parts is now scheduled.
- Sharmin Nipa Karim 🇮🇳 · $25
“Thought of Tabitha all day after reading this. - Saket”
- Wichai Decha Sombat 🇹🇭 · $20
“Sending love. Hope the July deadline works out. - Phuket”
- Jennifer F. Shaw 🇺🇸 · $10
- Kai F. Lawson 🇨🇦 · $25
- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $19
- Shoaib Irfan Yousafzai 🇵🇰 · $50
- Anonymous 🇧🇩 · $30
- Yan Na Jiang 🇺🇸 · $25
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Hope it all works out, Tabitha. I hope things turn around soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. God bless.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Tabitha
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. working capital for the first month comes first ($80) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. I'll keep the page updated.
Best of luck. Hope you get there. Wish I lived closer to Jakarta so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Mwanza
rooting for you, Tabitha. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Vadodara
Thanks for sharing this, Tabitha. Looking forward to the next update. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care.