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Carpenters wanted: an entrance ramp for Hellen

Help Hellen regain independence: a simple ramp build.

🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania948 views
Wekesa Peter Kariuki
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Kinondoni
Hellen has used a wheelchair since 2024, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Hellen 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 Hellen'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 Kinondoni
skills
carpentry, measuring, power tools
#accessibility#carpentry#volunteer#disability

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  • Elena H. Ávila

    Stay strong, Wekesa. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Please keep us posted. All the best.

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