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Fikir's my food truck is Fikir's only source of income and needs a rear axle replacement costing $200.

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡น Gondar, Amhara, Ethiopia1,180 views
Fikir Almaz Mulugeta
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Gondar
I make my living with my food truck. 6 weeks ago the rear axle failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $200. 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 family of five. Before the breakdown I worked nine hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next six months if I can just get the vehicle working. I have a written estimate from a certified mechanic and will upload it here. All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal. Where the $200 goes: โ€ข rear axle replacement (parts): $120 โ€ข Labor charges: $35 โ€ข Road tax and insurance renewal: $25 โ€ข Towing and inspection: $20 I hope life is good to you.

Updates from Fikir

  1. 49% there. I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($38 in total) I made the first payment toward rear axle replacement. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  • Mercy Hauwa Odukoya ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $10
  • Intan Elsa Wijaya ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $90
  • Doris G. White ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $20
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $30
  • Aline Daniela Leite ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $10
  • Elizabeth Hannah Armah ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $10
  • Fajar Galih Permana ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $50
  • Chatchai Kittisak Intharat ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $5

    โ€œThought of Fikir all day after reading this.โ€

  • Heather Price ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ยท $25
  • Jabu P. Van Wyk ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $8

    โ€œBe well. Only $8 but hope it helps. - Cape Townโ€

Reviews

3.8(4 reviews)

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  • Wahyu Erlangga Wibowo๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉVerified donor
    Reliable and compassionate

    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.

  • Eleanor M. Jones๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified helper
    Professional and kind

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Theodore D. Douglas๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งVerified donor
    Made a real difference

    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.

  • Herman J. Ramos๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญVerified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

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  • Sending good thoughts, Fikir. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Gondar.

    • Hope you get there. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Nuremberg

      • is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Fikir!

        • Madhuri GalaPhoto verified

          rooting for you, Fikir. Hope this works out for you

          • Praying for you, Fikir. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Gondar.

            • Tรขm Thanh TrieuPhoto verified

              Good luck. Small businesses are the heart of Gondar. Hope you're open again soon. Blessings.

              • Thinking of you and your family, Fikir. Looking forward to the next update. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless.

                • Fernanda L. CarrilloID verifiedPhoto verified

                  sending love, Fikir. Your post was clear and honest. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Narayanganj.

                  • Thinking of you and your family. Hope you get there. Don't give up. Thinking of Gondar.

                    • Sending love. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

                      • Small businesses are the heart of Gondar. Hope you're open again soon. We're a small family in Bahir Dar but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Gondar.

                        • Thinking of you. I hope things turn around soon. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care.

                          • You're not alone, Fikir. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Gondar.

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