Hands-on laborDisability & accessibilityUrgent
Carpenters wanted: an entrance ramp for Ochieng
Materials are donated. We need two carpenters and a helper for a weekend in Nairobi.
馃嚢馃嚜 Nairobi, Nairobi, KenyaPosted Sep 22, 2026633 views
Ochieng has used a wheelchair since 2025, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Ochieng 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 eight hours of work.
Tools are welcome - saws, drills, spirit levels. We'll provide refreshments, and Ochieng's family will cook lunch for the team.
Thank you so much.
- effort
- one weekend
- format
- In person in Nairobi
- skills
- carpentry, measuring, power tools
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People who offered to help
- Eva Willis 馃嚘馃嚭 路 3d ago
I live about 19 km from Nairobi. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Free this month.
- Rafa艂 Kwiatkowski 馃嚨馃嚤 路 3d ago
I live about 12 km from Nairobi. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Happy to chat first.
- Bea N. Reyes 馃嚨馃嚟 路 4d agoAccepted
I live about 17 km from Nairobi. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Can bring a friend.
- Mim Lamia Zaman 馃嚠馃嚦 路 1w ago
I live about 15 km from Nairobi. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Free this month.
- Salvatore De Luca 馃嚠馃嚬 路 1w ago
I live about 16 km from Nairobi. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Free this month.
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sending good thoughts. This could happen to any of us. Wish I lived closer to Bronx so I could bring a meal. God bless
Sending good thoughts, Grace. Hope this works out for you. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Nairobi.
Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 40 people at work.
Sending good thoughts, Grace. Hope this works out for you. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home
Hang in there, Grace. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. It's not much but it's yours.
Hang in there, Grace. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you