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Njoroge needs a soldering station and testing tools to reopen a phone repair counter

Njoroge lost a soldering station and testing tools to the demolition of the market and needs $450 to reopen a phone repair counter and support the family.

🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania864 views
Njoroge Bakari Mollel
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Kinondoni
For six years I have run a phone repair counter in Kinondoni. In January, the demolition of the market took a soldering station and testing tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Sunday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $450 goes: • Replacing a soldering station and testing tools: $230 • Initial stock: replacement parts: $90 • Shop repairs and licensing: $55 • Working capital for the first month: $75 Thank you for reading my story. - Njoroge
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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2.7(6 reviews)

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    Exceptional service

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Gabriel Yang🇺🇸Verified helper
    Made a real difference

    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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    Really cared about my situation

    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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    Quick response, great follow-up

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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    Truly grateful for the support

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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    Helped when no one else could

    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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  • Sapana Puja RegmiQuestion

    is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Njoroge

    • Trang Loan Pham

      Sending good thoughts, Njoroge. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up

      • Patricia A. Ávila

        Thinking of you and your family. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'll check back for the next update. God bless.

        • Ihor Kovalenko

          rooting for you, Njoroge. Gave what I could, wish it was more. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings.

          • Milon Rashed DuttaPhoto verified

            Best of luck, Njoroge. This could happen to any of us. Don't give up

            • Ahmed Mohammed Hegazy

              Thinking of you. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Fort Collins

              • Antonio Lorenzo SantosPhoto verified

                Sending love, Njoroge. Gave what I could, wish it was more.

                • David R. Roberts

                  small businesses are the heart of Kinondoni. Hope you're open again soon. Take care.

                  • Luciana Rafaela Santana

                    Sending strength, Njoroge. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together. Love from Pietermaritzburg.

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