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My pickup: Ephrem's only way to earn a living

Ephrem drives for a living in Adama, and a broken transmission has stopped all income for 10 weeks.

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ή Adama, Oromia, Ethiopia729 views
Ephrem Amanuel Gebre
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Adama
I make my living with my pickup. 10 weeks ago the transmission 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 family of five. Before the breakdown I worked ten 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. I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update. Where the $100 goes: β€’ Labor charges: $20 β€’ Towing and inspection: $15 β€’ Road tax and insurance renewal: $65 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.

Updates from Ephrem

  1. Update from Adama: the plan for road tax and insurance renewal is now scheduled. We're at 29% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 20% funded and I made the first payment toward towing and inspection.

  3. Update from Adama: I made the first payment toward labor charges. We're at 29% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Anonymous πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Β· $20

    β€œHope it all works out - Red Deer”

Reviews

3.2(5 reviews)

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  • Jean Henri ColletπŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Verified donor
    Would recommend to anyone

    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.

  • Jocelyn N. NorrisπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈVerified 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.

  • Abril H. OrtizπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈVerified donor
    Very responsive and caring

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Ruth Atieno MwesigwaπŸ‡ΉπŸ‡ΏVerified donor
    Outstanding person

    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.

  • An Trung DangπŸ‡»πŸ‡³Verified helper
    Really cared about my situation

    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.

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