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Kamal needs a full set of tools to reopen a bicycle repair shop

Kamal has run a bicycle repair shop for twelve years; floodwater destroyed the equipment, and $500 will put it back on its feet.

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Kamal Raju Bhattarai
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Pokhara
For twelve years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Pokhara. In August, 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 Sunday, and I employed 3 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. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $500 goes: • Replacing a full set of tools: $360 • Initial stock: spare parts: $55 • Working capital for the first month: $85 Thank you for reading my story.
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  • Sarah Vanessa BuschQuestion

    is there anything that isn't money that would help Kamal?

    • Kamal Raju BhattaraiOwnerAnswer

      Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about replacing a full set of tools, advice is welcome too. Appreciate you taking the time.

  • Anthony N. Parker

    Take care. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Kanpur.

    • Zakaria Fadi Habib

      thinking of you and your family, Kamal. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Tlaquepaque

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