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Help Getachew patch the roof before winter
The roof at Getachew's home is failing; materials are donated and we need hands.
🇪🇹 Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia1,208 views
I'm a home-care aide living in Addis Ababa. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 4 places, and the bathroom is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $720, which isn't something I can pay.
The good news: a local hardware store has donated the corrugated iron sheets and timber. What I don't have is people to do the work. I'm looking for three or four volunteers who can help over one long weekend.
Experience helps, but it isn't essential - I'll have a licensed roofer supervising for safety. All you need is to be comfortable with heights or willing to help from the ground. I'll provide lunch, water and lots of thanks.
The work will be done on the ground and roof with proper harnesses. If you can only help for a few hours, that's welcome too.
Thank you for reading my story.
- effort
- one long weekend
- format
- In person in Addis Ababa
- skills
- roofing, carpentry, general labor
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People who offered to help
- Edward Yaw Addo 🇬🇭
I live about 9 km from Addis Ababa. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Can bring a friend.
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Thinking of you. Hope this works out for you. We're a small family in Laredo but we're thinking of you.
a secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Leeds.
Keep going. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Addis Ababa.
Take care. Hope you get there. Thinking of Addis Ababa
A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Love from Aurangabad
You're not alone, Getachew. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
Thanks for sharing this, Getachew. I hope things turn around soon. Take care.
Take care, Getachew. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Blessings