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A ramp for Birtukan: volunteers and tools needed

Materials are donated. We need two carpenters and a helper for a weekend in Addis Ababa.

🇪🇹 Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia883 views
Hanna Mihret Desta
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Addis Ababa
Birtukan has used a wheelchair since 2023, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Birtukan can only go outside when two neighbors are available to lift the chair. The materials (treated timber, screws and non-slip surface) have been donated by a local lumberyard. We need a carpenter or two to measure, cut and build, plus a helper or two. The ramp has to meet the accessibility guideline for gradient, which is why a person with building experience is important. We estimate twelve hours of work. Tools are welcome - saws, drills, spirit levels. We'll provide refreshments, and Birtukan's family will cook lunch for the team. Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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one weekend
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In person in Addis Ababa
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carpentry, measuring, power tools
#accessibility#carpentry#volunteer#disability

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  • Ramon D. Perez

    Hope you get there. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Sydney

    • Halyna Polina Alexandrov

      Stay strong, Hanna. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings

      • Julieta A. Ávila

        Sending love. I hope things turn around soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.

        • Adeline K. Bell

          Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. After 16 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Fresno

          • Dante P. Salvador

            Take care. Wishing Birtukan a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

            • Decha Manit UdomsakPhoto verified

              Best of luck. Looking forward to the next update. Please keep us posted. Blessings

              • Maurício André Santos

                Rooting for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Addis Ababa.

                • Hussain Nadeem Ahmed

                  best of luck, Hanna. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. It's not much but it's yours. Take care

                  • Rabin Sunil Neupane

                    Sending good thoughts, Hanna. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest

                    • Chloé Charlotte Lemaire

                      Hang in there. Hope this works out for you. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

                      • Akinyi Grace Tumusiime

                        It takes guts to ask. Well done. After 19 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best!

                        • Ramon S. Martinez

                          Hope things get better soon, Hanna. Wishing Birtukan a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I'll check back for the next update. All the best

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