Barbershop in the Philippines, 1300 Euro 

Felix Abbela (34), known to friends and relatives as Jun, is a talented barber, who has the ability to give the kind of haircut that is best-suited to a particular person. Coming from a poor family, he did not have the opportunity to finish high school and went to work at a young age. He used to hold odd jobs as a waiter, male servant, construction help and messenger in an office. One day, he happened to pass by a small barbershop in downtown Cebu City and he decided that was what he wanted to be: a barber. He applied for a job and the owner of the shop was kind enough to teach him the basics until he became skilled enough to be taken in as a regular barber. 

After he got married and had a son, Jun put up his own barbershop because his place of work was too far away from his village. He found a place where he could put up a small house and shop free of rent. He has taken in his aging father and unmarried uncle who are in their ‘80s, don’t receive any pension and need medical attention. Jun’s entire family is fully dependent on his income. On weekdays, he makes an average of U.S.$ 3.00, on Sundays U.S. $ 5.30. This is barely enough for the basic needs of five people and there’s nothing left to save for things like clothing, medicine, entertainment, etc. The main reason he does not earn more is that he cannot attract more customers because he lacks the equipment and a presentable shop. This means he cannot compete with the more elegant barbershops along the high-way. Since he is a hard worker who opens early in the morning and closes shop at almost midnight, seven days a week, there is no reason why he can’t have more customers and double or triple his income, if only he has the right tools and facility. 

Budget
1. Renovation and face-lifting of the dwelling/barbershop - 937.50
2. 1 set of barber tools consisting of electric trimmer, set of different stainless scissors and set of various combs, etc - 78.50
3. 1 unit porcelain wash basin with faucet. -  39.00
4. 1 unit electric wall fan - 46.90
5. 1 pc. Mirror with frame - 31.25
6. 1 unit standard swivel barber chair - 156.25
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Total: Euro 1,289.40

Total € 1300,-- 

Adopted by anonymous foundation

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