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Build a wheelchair ramp for Akoth in Nairobi

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

🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya715 views
Joseph Kariuki Lyimo
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Nairobi
Akoth has used a wheelchair since 2024, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Akoth 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 building-code slope requirement, 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 Akoth's family will cook lunch for the team. You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
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one weekend
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In person in Nairobi
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carpentry, measuring, power tools

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  • Paul HenryAddress verified

    Keep going. Get well soon. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Kandy.

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