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A ramp for Pawan: volunteers and tools needed
Materials are donated. We need two carpenters and a helper for a weekend in Kathmandu.
🇳🇵 Bagmati, Nepal1,107 views
Pawan has used a wheelchair since 2023, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Pawan 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 building-code slope requirement, which is why a person with building experience is important. We estimate ten hours of work.
Tools are welcome - saws, drills, spirit levels. We'll provide refreshments, and Pawan's family will cook lunch for the team.
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- effort
- one weekend
- format
- In person in Kathmandu
- skills
- carpentry, measuring, power tools
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People who offered to help
- Maina Collins Salim 🇹🇿 Photo verified
I live about 7 km from Kathmandu. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need
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Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.
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Best of luck, Kalpana. Your post was clear and honest. All the best.
You're not alone. Shared it with a few friends. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too
Hope it all works out, Kalpana. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Wish I lived closer to Thiruvananthapuram so I could bring a meal. All the best