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A ramp for Zewditu: volunteers and tools needed
Help Zewditu regain independence: a simple ramp build.
🇪🇹 Jimma, Oromia, Ethiopia407 views
Zewditu has used a wheelchair since 2021, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Zewditu 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 Zewditu's family will cook lunch for the team.
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- effort
- one weekend
- format
- In person in Jimma
- skills
- carpentry, measuring, power tools
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rooting for you. Get well soon. After 7 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Thinking of you, Samuel. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless.
Stay strong. Shared it with a few friends. Put this on a community board in Newcastle this morning.
Thinking of you. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. It's not much but it's yours.
I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Coventry.
Hang in there, Samuel. This could happen to any of us. Blessings.
Wishing you peace, Samuel. Your post was clear and honest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless.
Praying for you, Samuel. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Springfield so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Istanbul.
Wishing you the best, Samuel. Hope you get there. Blessings.
Hang in there. This could happen to any of us. My neighbor in Lahore donated after I showed her your page
Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Wish I lived closer to Kolkata so I could bring a meal.
Stay strong. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Durban.
thinking of you, Samuel. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. All the best.
So sorry you're going through this, Samuel. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did
Sending good thoughts. This could happen to any of us. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Campinas