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Ekow can't leave home - help build a ramp

Materials are donated. We need two carpenters and a helper for a weekend in Ho.

🇬🇭 Volta, Ghana934 views

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Ekow has used a wheelchair since 2023, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Ekow 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 Ekow's family will cook lunch for the team. I hope life is good to you.

effort: one weekend
format: In person in Ho
skills: carpentry, measuring, power tools

#accessibility #carpentry #volunteer #disability

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People who offered to help

Russell S. Rose 🇺🇸
i live about 18 km from Ho. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Can bring a friend.
Edilene Larissa Vasconcelos 🇧🇷
I live about 15 km from Ho. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need

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3.1(15 reviews)

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