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Start-up fund for Osama: reopening a bicycle repair shop after a storm that collapsed the roof
A bicycle repair shop in Alexandria needs help replacing a full set of tools after a storm that collapsed the roof.
🇪🇬 Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt690 views
For six years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Alexandria. In October, 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 Friday, and I employed 1 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 $250 goes:
• Shop repairs and licensing: $75
• Initial stock: spare parts: $120
• Working capital for the first month: $55
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
Updates from Osama
Update from Alexandria: I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. We're at 73% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Update from Alexandria: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 33% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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“Every little bit. Thought of Osama all day after reading this. - Rockford”
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Thinking of you and your family. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. It's not much but it's yours. Take care.
hang in there, Osama. Hope you make a strong comeback. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless