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Start-up fund for Nihal: reopening a bicycle repair shop after the demolition of the market
Nihal has run a bicycle repair shop for six years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $950 will put it back on its feet.
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For six years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Gaziantep. In August, the demolition of the market took a full set of tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Friday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 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 $950 goes:
• Replacing a full set of tools: $640
• Initial stock: spare parts: $160
• Shop repairs and licensing: $150
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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