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Build a wheelchair ramp for Wambui in Dar es Salaam

Wambui uses a wheelchair and cannot leave the house because of three steps at the door; we need a few hours of carpentry.

🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania784 views
James Samuel Kariuki
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Dar es Salaam
Wambui has used a wheelchair since 2022, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Wambui 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 Wambui'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 Dar es Salaam
skills
carpentry, measuring, power tools
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  • Sota Maeda 🇯🇵 Photo verifiedAccepted

    i live about 8 km from Dar es Salaam. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need!

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    Exactly what I needed

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  • Kamau Ouma Ssemwogerere

    Sending love. Hope this works out for you. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from 6th of October City.

    • Sani Yinka AnyanwuID verified

      take care, James. Hope this works out for you. Put this on a community board in Eldoret this morning. Thinking of Dar es Salaam.

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