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Start-up fund for Radhika: reopening a bicycle repair shop after floodwater

Radhika lost a full set of tools to floodwater and needs $500 to reopen a bicycle repair shop and support the family.

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Radhika D. Nambiar
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New Delhi
For twelve years I have run a bicycle repair shop in New Delhi. In May, floodwater took a full set of tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Monday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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 $500 goes: • Replacing a full set of tools: $280 • Initial stock: spare parts: $120 • Shop repairs and licensing: $50 • Working capital for the first month: $50 I hope life is good to you. - Radhika

Updates from Radhika

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 66% funded and I made the first payment toward initial stock: spare parts.

  2. Quick update: $250 raised so far (50%). I made the first payment toward shop repairs and licensing. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Small update. $80 so far, I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.

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    “Happy to help. Thought of Radhika all day after reading this.”

  • Anonymous 🇲🇽 · $50

    “Hang in there. Thought of Radhika all day after reading this. - Monterrey”

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    “From my family to yours - Denver”

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    “Hang in there. Saw your post and had to give. - Scranton”

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    “Good luck. Hope the August deadline works out. - Fresno”

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