Hands-on laborDisability & accessibility
Hellen can't leave home - help build a ramp
Help Hellen regain independence: a simple ramp build.
🇹🇿 Arusha, Tanzania1,500 views
Hellen has used a wheelchair since 2024, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Hellen 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 twelve hours of work.
Tools are welcome - saws, drills, spirit levels. We'll provide refreshments, and Hellen's family will cook lunch for the team.
Thank you for reading my story.
- effort
- one weekend
- format
- In person in Arusha
- skills
- carpentry, measuring, power tools
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People who offered to help
- Sergio R. Ruiz 🇦🇷
I live about 12 km from Arusha. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need
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Sending strength, Imani. Gave what I could, wish it was more. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Port Harcourt.
Sending love, Imani. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My husband and I read this together
Wishing you the best. I hope things turn around soon. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too
so sorry you're going through this. Hope the doctors have good news. Put this on a community board in Lagos this morning. Take care