Hands-on laborDisability & accessibilityUrgent
Build a wheelchair ramp for Basma in Giza
Basma uses a wheelchair and can't leave the house because of three steps at the door; we need a few hours of carpentry.
🇪🇬 Giza, Egypt875 views
Basma has used a wheelchair since 2025, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Basma 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 Basma's family will cook lunch for the team.
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- effort
- one weekend
- format
- In person in Giza
- skills
- carpentry, measuring, power tools
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- Zahid Hridoy Dutta 🇮🇳
I live about 3 km from Giza. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.
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Keep going, Sara. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care.