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A weekly visit for Jamal, 76, who lives alone in Cairo
Jamal lives alone and has no family nearby; a weekly hour of conversation would transform the week.
🇪🇬 Cairo, Cairo, Egypt1,176 views
I'm writing for my neighbor Jamal, who's 76. Jamal lives alone in Cairo, and lost a spouse of many years last year. The nearest family lives several hours away.
Jamal 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.
Thank you for reading my story.
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- 1 hour a week
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- In person in Cairo
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- kindness, patience
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- Nazrul Nazrul Khatun 🇧🇩
i live about 12 km from Cairo. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need!
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