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A weekly visit for Bethlehem, 94, who lives alone in Addis Ababa

Bethlehem lives alone and has no family nearby; a weekly hour of conversation would transform the week.

🇪🇹 1003, Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia709 views
Dawit Fikru Tesfaye
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Addis Ababa
I'm writing for my neighbor Bethlehem, who's 94. Bethlehem lives alone in Addis Ababa, and lost a spouse of many years last year. The nearest family lives on the other side of the country. Bethlehem loves old films, and would enjoy someone to chat with. An hour a week, perhaps on Tuesday afternoon, would mean the world. We can also arrange a phone call if you can't visit in person. All visitors will be introduced by me and I'll be there at the first meeting. I'll share references and, if you'd like, a short orientation from the local befriending charity. No special skills are needed - just kindness and patience. Glad we found this place.
effort
1 hour a week
format
In person in Addis Ababa
skills
kindness, patience
#companionship#elderly#visiting

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  • Naveen E. Sastry 🇮🇳

    I live about 12 km from Addis Ababa. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Can bring a friend.

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  • Gabriela D. Guerrero

    hang in there, Dawit. Get well soon. Put this on a community board in Iztapalapa this morning. Take care.

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