Hands-on laborDisability & accessibility
Carpenters wanted: an entrance ramp for Hamisi
Materials are donated. We need two carpenters and a helper for a weekend in Embakasi.
🇰🇪 Embakasi, Nairobi, Kenya1,238 views
Hamisi has used a wheelchair since 2023, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Hamisi 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 Hamisi'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 Embakasi
- skills
- carpentry, measuring, power tools
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Best of luck. Hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless.
Best of luck, Grace. I hope things turn around soon. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Embakasi.
Thinking of you and your family. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Çankaya but we're thinking of you.
thanks for sharing this, Grace. Shared it with a few friends. God bless.