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Help Yusuf restart a phone repair counter in Jeddah after a storm that collapsed the roof
Yusuf has run a phone repair counter for fifteen years; a storm that collapsed the roof destroyed the equipment, and $2,000 will put it back on its feet.
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For fifteen years I have run a phone repair counter in Jeddah. In August, a storm that collapsed the roof took a soldering station and testing tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Sunday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 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 $2,000 goes:
• Replacing a soldering station and testing tools: $1,200
• Initial stock: replacement parts: $360
• Shop repairs and licensing: $120
• Working capital for the first month: $320
Every share and every dollar helps.
- Yusuf
Updates from Yusuf
Update from Jeddah: we've started the first stage. We're at 20% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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hope it all works out, Yusuf. Small businesses are the heart of Jeddah. Hope you're open again soon. Put this on a community board in Pretoria this morning!
Best of luck, Yusuf. Hope you make a strong comeback. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
Praying for you, Yusuf. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Tel Aviv.
Keep going. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Hanoi