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Build a wheelchair ramp for Chamari in Negombo
Materials are donated. We need two carpenters and a helper for a weekend in Negombo.
🇱🇰 Negombo, Western, Sri Lanka744 views
Chamari has used a wheelchair since 2023, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Chamari 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 ten hours of work.
Tools are welcome - saws, drills, spirit levels. We'll provide refreshments, and Chamari's family will cook lunch for the team.
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- effort
- one weekend
- format
- In person in Negombo
- skills
- carpentry, measuring, power tools
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People who offered to help
- Parvin Salma Begum 🇧🇩 Photo verified
I live about 15 km from Negombo. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need
- Josephine Washington 🇬🇧
i live about 4 km from Negombo. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.
- Kazimierz Antoni Głowacki 🇵🇱
I live about 19 km from Negombo. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Flexible on timing.
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Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Negombo.