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A weekly phone friend for Onyango, recovering at home after a broken pelvis

A volunteer who can phone or video-call Onyango once a week for the next few months.

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Onyango Kessy
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Zanzibar City
After a broken pelvis, I have been mostly housebound for 12 weeks. My family live far away, and the days can feel very long. I'm not looking for therapy - I've that covered - but for conversation. I'm hoping for someone who can call for about 30 minutes once a week whenever suits us both. I like podcasts, football and cooking, and can listen to anything. This can be from anywhere in the world as long as you speak English. We can arrange the calls through the platform, with email shared only when we're both comfortable. Thanks for even thinking about it. Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
effort
30 minutes a week
format
Online or by phone
skills
listening, patience

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People who offered to help

  • Mercedes P. Ortiz ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด

    I live about 3 km from Zanzibar City. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Free this month.

  • Naveen P. Bisht ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ

    I live about 5 km from Zanzibar City. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.

Reviews

2.6(14 reviews)

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  • Zoya Vinogradov๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆVerified helper
    Outstanding person

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Mansi Savla๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Pavel Das๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉVerified helper
    Made a real difference

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Swati R. Dwivedi๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified donor
    Would recommend to anyone

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Sarita Karki๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ตVerified donor
    Truly grateful for the support

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Melanie T. Edwards๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บVerified donor
    Restored my faith in humanity

    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.

  • Phรบc Trinh๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณVerified donor
    Really cared about my situation

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Roshan Sharma๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ตVerified helper
    Patient and understanding

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Lily C. Silva๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆVerified donor
    Delivered on promises

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Subramanian Warrier๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified donor
    Very responsive and caring

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Patricia G. Tapia๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified donor
    Truly grateful for the support

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Amparo Maldonado๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝVerified donor
    Genuine person with a big heart

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Asher Day๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Isaiah G. Hudson๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified helper
    Outstanding person

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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