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Kariuki needs a full set of tools to reopen a bicycle repair shop
Kariuki has run a bicycle repair shop for four years; a storm that collapsed the roof destroyed the equipment, and $550 will put it back on its feet.
🇰🇪 Machakos, Machakos, Kenya1,359 views
For four years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Machakos. In June, a storm that collapsed the roof took a full set of tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Friday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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: $175
• Initial stock: spare parts: $135
• Shop repairs and licensing: $110
• Working capital for the first month: $130
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
Updates from Kariuki
Update from Machakos: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 42% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Quick update: $133 raised so far (24%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
- Kiprop Simiyu Maina 🇰🇪 · $100
- Anitha G. Chandrasekhar 🇮🇳 · $100
- Yasir Yasir Bhatti 🇵🇰 · $50
- Wyatt Thompson 🇺🇸 · $25
- Siva H. Iyengar 🇮🇳 · $23
“Only $23 but hope it helps. - Salem”
- Rizky Wawan Hakim 🇮🇩 · $21
- Ramesh M. Sethi 🇨🇦 · $10
- Thiện Minh Dinh 🇺🇸 · $5
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Rooting for you, Kariuki. Hope you get there. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Take care.
Praying for you, Kariuki. Hope this works out for you. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless.
So sorry you're going through this. It takes guts to ask. Well done. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Machakos.
wishing you peace, Kariuki. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.
Stay strong, Kariuki. I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Dar es Salaam this morning. Love from Dar es Salaam
Praying for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. All the best.
Your post was clear and honest. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care.
Sending good thoughts. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope September is when things finally get easier.
Hang in there. Hope you make a strong comeback. Thinking of Machakos