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Start-up fund for Bethlehem: reopening a phone repair counter after a long illness and repossession
A phone repair counter in Addis Ababa needs help replacing a soldering station and testing tools after a long illness and repossession.
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For three years I have run a phone repair counter in Addis Ababa. In July, a long illness and repossession 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 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 $450 goes:
• Replacing a soldering station and testing tools: $350
• Shop repairs and licensing: $40
• Initial stock: replacement parts: $60
Glad we found this place.
- Bethlehem
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“Rooting for you. From San Diego with love.”
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“Hope it all works out. - Thane”
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“God bless - Timișoara”
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“Hope it all works out. - Guadalupe”
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“Wishing you the best. Hope the October deadline works out. - Buenos Aires”
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“All the best. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Manchester”
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“Good luck. Been where you're, it gets better. - Glendale”
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“Only $5 but hope it helps. - San Diego”
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keep going, Bethlehem. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Tokyo so I could bring a meal.
Good luck. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My neighbor in Machakos donated after I showed her your page
Small businesses are the heart of Addis Ababa. Hope you're open again soon. My neighbor in Swansea donated after I showed her your page. Blessings