My food truck: Berhanu's only way to earn a living
Berhanu drives for a living in Addis Ababa, and a broken transmission has stopped all income for 7 weeks.
Updates from Berhanu
Quick update: $65 raised so far (43%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Thank you all. We're at 30% now ($45). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.
Thank you all. We're at 30% now ($45). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
- Patricia D. Jiménez 🇪🇸 · $10
“Keep your head up. From Tarragona with love. - Tarragona”
- Jocelyn J. Kelly 🇬🇧 · $50
- Samuel Abubakar Olawale 🇳🇬 · $20
- Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $20
- Ximena F. Reyes 🇺🇸 · $25
“Thought of Berhanu all day after reading this. - Los Angeles”
Reviews
2.7(7 reviews)Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.
- Great help in a difficult time
The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.
- Practical and effective help
I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.
- Amazing support system
This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.
- Professional and kind
This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.
- Practical and effective help
This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.
- Made me feel heard
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.
- Exceeded expectations
Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.
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Wishing you peace, Berhanu. Small businesses are the heart of Addis Ababa. Hope you're open again soon. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Love from Jodhpur.
You're not alone. Looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 16 people at work. Greetings from Kumasi.
Looking forward to the next update. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Entebbe
Thinking of you, Berhanu. Hope this works out for you. After 15 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Wollongong.
Sending strength. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Southampton.
how is Berhanu doing now?
Hope you make a strong comeback. We're a small family in San Jose but we're thinking of you. Greetings from San Jose.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Berhanu
Sure. The biggest one is transmission replacement (parts), $75. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Thanks for looking so closely.
Sending strength, Berhanu. Hope you make a strong comeback. Put this on a community board in Charlotte this morning. Take care.
Sending strength, Berhanu. Looking forward to the next update. Take care
Keep going. Hope this works out for you. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Bangkok.
Sending love, Berhanu. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Addis Ababa
Hang in there. Small businesses are the heart of Addis Ababa. Hope you're open again soon. We're a small family in Fayetteville but we're thinking of you. Love from Fayetteville.
Stay strong, Berhanu. Shared it with a few friends. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings.
Wishing you peace, Berhanu. Looking forward to the next update. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.