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Start-up fund for Rani: reopening a bicycle repair shop after floodwater
A bicycle repair shop in New Delhi needs help replacing a full set of tools after floodwater.
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For four years I have run a bicycle repair shop in New Delhi. In August, 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 Friday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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 $350 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $90
• Shop repairs and licensing: $70
• Replacing a full set of tools: $190
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
Updates from Rani
Update from New Delhi: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 27% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Thank you all. We're at 26% now ($92). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward replacing a full set of tools.
Thank you all. We're at 23% now ($80). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.
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“Get well soon. From Tokyo with love.”
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So sorry you're going through this, Rani. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. After 25 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Irapuato