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Friendly visitor needed for an 89-year-old neighbor in Jimma

An hour a week, a chat, and a cup of tea - that's all Zelalem is asking for.

🇪🇹 Jimma, Oromia, Ethiopia402 views
Samuel Mekonnen
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Jimma
I'm writing for my neighbor Zelalem, who's 89. Zelalem lives alone in Jimma, and lost a spouse of many years last year. The nearest family lives a long flight away. Zelalem loves local history, and would enjoy someone to chat with. An hour a week, perhaps on Monday afternoon, would mean the world. We can also arrange a phone call if you can't visit in person. All visitors will be introduced by me and I'll be there at the first meeting. I'll share references and, if you'd like, a short orientation from the local befriending charity. No special skills are needed - just kindness and patience. I hope life is good to you.
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1 hour a week
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In person in Jimma
skills
kindness, patience
#companionship#elderly#visiting

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  • Ji-woo Soo-ah Seo 🇺🇸 Accepted

    I live about 11 km from Jimma. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Free this month.

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  • Landon Alvarez

    So sorry you're going through this, Samuel. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Jimma.

    • Xue Xin Zhong

      Stay strong, Samuel. Hope you get there. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out.

      • Ingrid Raquel Melo

        Sending good thoughts, Samuel. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Stuttgart.

        • Lillian E. Aguilar

          thinking of you and your family, Samuel. Hope this works out for you. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.

          • Kendall K. Gill

            Sending strength. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money

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