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Zahid needs a full set of tools to reopen a bicycle repair shop
Zahid lost a full set of tools to a break-in and needs $550 to reopen a bicycle repair shop and support the family.
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For twelve years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Pune. In August, a break-in took a full set of tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Tuesday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 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 $550 goes:
• Initial stock: spare parts: $120
• Replacing a full set of tools: $340
• Working capital for the first month: $90
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
Updates from Zahid
Update from Pune: the plan for initial stock: spare parts is now scheduled. We're at 45% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
11% there. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Thank you.
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So sorry you're going through this, Zahid. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Bekasi.