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Help Umar restart a bicycle repair shop in Jakarta Selatan after floodwater
Umar lost a full set of tools to floodwater and needs $550 to reopen a bicycle repair shop and support the family.
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For fifteen years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Jakarta Selatan. In May, floodwater 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 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $550 goes:
• Replacing a full set of tools: $270
• Initial stock: spare parts: $130
• Shop repairs and licensing: $60
• Working capital for the first month: $90
Thank you so much.
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thinking of you, Umar. Hope you get there. After 7 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Stay strong, Umar. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best