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Dar es Salaam fire in the market relief - the Lakeview neighborhood

The fire in the market damaged 13 homes in the Lakeview neighborhood. We're raising funds for repairs, supplies and temporary shelter.

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฟ Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania1,397 views
Opio Githinji Kyagulanyi
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Dar es Salaam
The fire in the market hit the Lakeview neighborhood on 22 July. My home was one of 13 damaged, and 7 families are still in temporary shelter at a mosque and church hall. The first few days we shared what little we had. Now the cleanup has started, but we've no money for materials and winter or the rainy season is coming. Schools in the area have been closed, and the clinic lost its cold storage for vaccines. We're a small community of working families who have never asked for help before. We have formed a volunteer committee, and I'm the treasurer, so I'll post receipts for everything we buy. Funds go to building materials, water purification supplies, bedding, and food for families still in shelters. Where the $850 goes: โ€ข Clean water and purification supplies: $115 โ€ข Roofing sheets and timber: $580 โ€ข Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $155 Every share and every dollar helps.
#disaster-relief#rebuild#community#disaster

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    โ€œGood luck. From Sacramento with love.โ€

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    โ€œHang in there. Small amount but sent with love. - Miamiโ€

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    โ€œRooting for you. Small amount but sent with love. - Lethbridgeโ€

  • Grace Nafula Kyagulanyi ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $25
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    โ€œGet well soon. Only $20 but hope it helps. - Colomboโ€

  • Junaid Usman Hashmi ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $20

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  • Jameson D. Nguyen๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified helper
    Restored my faith in humanity

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Folake Ngozi Obi๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌVerified helper
    Exactly what I needed

    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.

  • Nargis Tahmina Hasan๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified helper
    Amazing support system

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Ana M. Gรณmez๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified donor
    Changed my perspective

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Sachin P. Parmar๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified donor
    Great help in a difficult time

    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.

  • Amanda Ana Alves๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ทVerified helper
    Really cared about my situation

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Jayanthi W. Mohan๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified donor
    Trustworthy helper

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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    Made a real difference

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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  • Ankit B. Randhawa

    Sending love. Your post was clear and honest. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

    • Sani Kunle Ajayi

      Sending love, Opio. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Salรฉ.

      • Mariana C. Castillo

        Wishing you peace, Opio. Shared this with my family. After 24 years in nursing I know how hard it is to ask for anything. All the best.

        • Bรญch Nga Duong

          Wishing you peace, Opio. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't give up. Love from Seville.

          • Elke Monika Pohl

            Sending strength. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope October is when things finally get easier!

            • Yamini S. Sood

              thinking of you, Opio. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. Thinking of Dar es Salaam

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