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Repair Caf\u00e9 has turned 8 today. Reason for Repair Caf\u00e9 International to enjoy a festive piece of pie. <\/p>\n

The first-ever Repair Caf\u00e9 was held on 18 October 2009, in Amsterdam. Today, there are almost 1,400 Repair Caf\u00e9s, making repairs in 33 countries around the world. A big thank you to the tens of thousands of volunteers who make this possible. You’re great!<\/p>\n

Start your own<\/strong>
\nThe week of our birthday is traditionally International Repair Caf\u00e9 Week. Want to join the party? Visit a Repair Caf\u00e9 near you<\/a>. Or start one yourself. The Repair Caf\u00e9 starter kit<\/a> makes it very easy. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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