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Nimal needs a full set of tools to reopen a bicycle repair shop
Nimal has run a bicycle repair shop for nine years; a storm that collapsed the roof destroyed the equipment, and $600 will put it back on its feet.
🇱🇰 Central, Sri Lanka986 views
For nine years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Kandy. In July, 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 Wednesday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $600 goes:
• Initial stock: spare parts: $125
• Shop repairs and licensing: $105
• Replacing a full set of tools: $370
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
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Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Sent it to 23 people at work. Blessings
Wishing you peace, Nimal. Small businesses are the heart of Kandy. Hope you're open again soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Dammam
hang in there, Nimal. Shared this with my family. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected
Small businesses are the heart of Kandy. Hope you're open again soon. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Pune
Small businesses are the heart of Kandy. Hope you're open again soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Ottawa.