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My tuk-tuk: Zoya's only way to earn a living

Zoya drives for a living in Peshawar, and a broken engine head gasket has stopped all income for 7 weeks.

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Zoya Maryam Khan
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Peshawar
I make my living with my tuk-tuk. 7 weeks ago the engine head gasket failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $250. 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 2 children. Before the breakdown I worked nine hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next four 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 $250 goes: • engine head gasket replacement (parts): $165 • Labor charges: $20 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $30 • Towing and inspection: $35 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.

Updates from Zoya

  1. Update from Peshawar: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 22% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Quick update: $56 raised so far (22%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($6 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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    “You got this. Please keep us posted. - Pittsburgh”

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