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Start-up fund for Lilian: reopening a bicycle repair shop after a long illness and repossession

Lilian has run a bicycle repair shop for three years; a long illness and repossession destroyed the equipment, and $850 will put it back on its feet.

🇰🇪 Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya1,366 views
Lilian Upendo Kimaro
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Nairobi
For three years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Nairobi. In August, a long illness and repossession took a full set of tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Saturday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $850 goes: • Replacing a full set of tools: $500 • Initial stock: spare parts: $155 • Shop repairs and licensing: $90 • Working capital for the first month: $105 With deep gratitude, Lilian
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Lilian

  1. Update from Nairobi: I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month. We're at 46% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. 12% there. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Thank you. - Lilian

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    “Blessings. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Yekaterinburg”

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    “Stay strong. Thought of Lilian all day after reading this.”

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    “Thought of Lilian all day after reading this. - Jakarta”

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    “Get well soon. I'm in Sukkur, thinking of you. - Sukkur”

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  • Mateo C. Campos

    hang in there. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Madina

    • Unathi W. PretoriusID verified

      So sorry you're going through this, Lilian. Your post was clear and honest. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Rohini

      • Yun-seo Soo-ah Heo

        Wishing you peace. Hope you make a strong comeback. Love from Baton Rouge

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