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Fire in the settlement in Nakuru: help the Marketplace district rebuild

After the fire in the settlement, families in the Marketplace district need clean water, roofing materials and bedding.

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Barasa Peter Shayo
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Nakuru
The fire in the settlement hit the Marketplace district on 19 August. My home was one of 41 damaged, and 10 families are still in temporary shelter at the community 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. We buy supplies locally and in bulk, so the money goes further. Receipts and photos will be posted in updates. Where the $800 goes: • Clean water and purification supplies: $165 • Tools and labor for repairs: $210 • Roofing sheets and timber: $340 • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $85 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
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  • Araceli K. García

    Wishing you the best, Barasa. Hope this works out for you. I hope December is when things finally get easier. Greetings from San Diego.

    • Hannah Karin Weiß

      Sending love, Barasa. Your post was clear and honest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

      • Ronke Aisha Okoro

        Hope things get better soon, Barasa. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.

        • Xolani P. JoubertID verified

          Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. After 10 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Nakuru.

          • Paola Greta De Santis

            Take care, Barasa. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 31 people at work. God bless

            • Kayode Uchenna Balogun

              Thanks for sharing this, Barasa. Great idea, hope you get there. My neighbor in Karachi donated after I showed her your page.

              • Tuhin Chatterjee

                Sending good thoughts. Hope this works out for you. We're a small family in Fez but we're thinking of you. All the best.

                • Aaron D. Neal

                  Sending strength, Barasa. Your post was clear and honest. I'll check back for the next update.

                  • Humaira Tayyaba YousafzaiPhoto verified

                    Take care, Barasa. More neighborhoods should do this.

                    • Autumn Cole

                      Sending love, Barasa. Great idea, hope you get there. God bless.

                      • Orawan Darunee Ampai

                        praying for you. Your post was clear and honest. After 15 years in retail I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Blessings.

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