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Start-up fund for Ruth: reopening a phone repair counter after a break-in

Ruth has run a phone repair counter for twelve years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $300 will put it back on its feet.

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Ruth Njeri Kimani
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Embakasi
For twelve years I have run a phone repair counter in Embakasi. In August, a break-in took a soldering station and testing tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Tuesday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 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 $300 goes: • Working capital for the first month: $135 • Initial stock: replacement parts: $80 • Shop repairs and licensing: $85 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Ruth
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Zahra Basma Kamel

    Hope things get better soon, Ruth. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. All the best

    • Joshua W. MacaraegID verified

      Sending love, Ruth. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Hialeah.

      • Rubén T. López

        Sending good thoughts. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Sent it to 8 people at work. Take care.

        • Itzel P. Chávez

          Sending good thoughts, Ruth. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Love from Ikeja.

          • Hyun-ju Na-young Jang

            Rooting for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Kakamega!

            • Gifty Adwoa Fuseini

              sending good thoughts, Ruth. Hope you get there. Thinking of Embakasi

              • Hailey H. Stevens

                Hang in there, Ruth. Hope the shop reopens soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from San Francisco.

                • Yash A. Luthra

                  Sending good thoughts. Your post was clear and honest. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Nashik.

                  • Marcos S. CruzPhoto verified

                    Sending strength. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Munich.

                    • Vadym Volodymyr Frolov

                      Hang in there, Ruth. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Embakasi

                      • Isa Willems

                        wishing you peace, Ruth. Shared this with my family. All the best.

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