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Build a wheelchair ramp for Hiba in Mecca

Materials are donated. We need two carpenters and a helper for a weekend in Mecca.

🇸🇦 Makkah, Saudi Arabia655 views
Salma Salma Benali
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Mecca
Hiba has used a wheelchair since 2025, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Hiba 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 twelve hours of work. Tools are welcome - saws, drills, spirit levels. We'll provide refreshments, and Hiba's family will cook lunch for the team. Thank you for reading my story.
effort
one weekend
format
In person in Mecca
skills
carpentry, measuring, power tools
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People who offered to help

  • Alexandre Thiago Freitas 🇧🇷

    I live about 19 km from Mecca. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need

  • Marta A. Muñoz 🇺🇸 Photo verified

    I'm a nurse and I'm free on Sundays. Happy to help! Flexible on timing.

Reviews

3.0(8 reviews)

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  • Arthur Guillaume Olivier🇫🇷Verified donor
    Restored my faith in humanity

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Khalid Ibrahim Wahba🇸🇦Verified donor
    Professional and kind

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Juan R. Cordero🇨🇴Verified helper
    Patient and understanding

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Sumaiya Ishrat Sikder🇮🇳Verified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Rose S. Soriano🇵🇭Verified donor
    Great help in a difficult time

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Olga Yulia Grigoriev🇺🇦Verified helper
    Made a real difference

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Hasan Recep Özkan🇩🇪Verified helper
    Very responsive and caring

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Ronaldo Henrique Campos🇧🇷Verified helper
    Outstanding person

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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  • Shuvo Masud Rahman

    Thinking of you and your family, Salma. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

    • Asif Rakib Dutta

      Wishing you peace. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My neighbor in New Delhi donated after I showed her your page

      • Christopher BellID verified

        Sending love. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. After 15 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything

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