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Start-up fund for Sapna: reopening a bicycle repair shop after a fire in the building
Sapna has run a bicycle repair shop for nine years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $200 will put it back on its feet.
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For nine years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Amritsar. In April, a fire in the building took a full set of tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Saturday, 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 $200 goes:
• Shop repairs and licensing: $60
• Working capital for the first month: $95
• Initial stock: spare parts: $45
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
Updates from Sapna
Update from Amritsar: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 59% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Quick update: $44 raised so far (22%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Stay strong, Sapna. Hope you make a strong comeback. Blessings