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Build a wheelchair ramp for Achieng in Kampala

Achieng uses a wheelchair and can't leave the house because of three steps at the door; we need a few hours of carpentry.

🇺🇬 Kampala, Central Region, Uganda424 views
Kioko Athumani Hamisi
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Kampala
Achieng has used a wheelchair since 2022, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Achieng 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 local accessibility standard of 1:12 slope, which is why a person with building experience is important. We estimate six hours of work. Tools are welcome - saws, drills, spirit levels. We'll provide refreshments, and Achieng's family will cook lunch for the team. If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
effort
one weekend
format
In person in Kampala
skills
carpentry, measuring, power tools
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  • Mercy Ngozi Aliyu 🇳🇬

    I live about 14 km from Kampala. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need! Can bring a friend.

  • Leah Watts 🇦🇺

    I live about 5 km from Kampala. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Can bring a friend.

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  • Alamin Tuhin Talukder

    Sending love. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Wish I lived closer to Pune so I could bring a meal. Take care.

    • Haider Zain Chaudhry

      good luck, Kioko. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Blessings

      • Mohan K. Raju

        Wishing you the best. Wishing Achieng a smooth procedure and a full recovery

        • Maryam Mahnoor Iqbal

          Keep going, Kioko. Hope you get there. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Toledo

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