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Iwan needs my food truck repaired to get back to work in Jakarta

Iwan drives for a living in Jakarta, and a broken engine head gasket has stopped all income for 6 weeks.

🇮🇩 Jakarta, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia1,241 views
Iwan Bayu Mahendra
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Jakarta
I make my living with my food truck. 6 weeks ago the engine head gasket failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $100. 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 two daughters and my mother. Before the breakdown I worked twelve hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next four 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 $100 goes: • Road tax and insurance renewal: $40 • Labor charges: $50 • Towing and inspection: $10 Thank you for reading my story.
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Updates from Iwan

  1. We're at 83% thanks to 3 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.

  2. Quick update: $58 raised so far (57%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. We're at 43% thanks to 1 of you. I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

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3.3(3 reviews)

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  • Amol R. Gokhale🇮🇳Verified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Jayden P. Weber🇺🇸Verified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Evans John Swai🇰🇪Verified donor
    Reliable and compassionate

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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  • Sade Kehinde EzePhoto verified

    reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Jakarta!

    • Keerthana S. Reddy

      So sorry you're going through this, Iwan. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Wish I lived closer to San Antonio so I could bring a meal. Blessings.

      • Uğur Kerem Erdoğan

        rooting for you, Iwan. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up.

        • María G. Aguilar

          Stay strong, Iwan. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Quezon City so I could bring a meal. Take care.

          • Iwona Oliwia Mazur

            Rooting for you, Iwan. Your post was clear and honest. Please keep us posted.

            • Rashmi G. Rajput

              Good luck. Shared this with my family. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best

              • Diana Alina Petrenko

                Hang in there, Iwan. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier

                • Christo C. Van Wyk

                  I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Greetings from London.

                  $92.50 raised of $100

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