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Help Zelalem patch the roof before the monsoon
Zelalem, a single mother of three, needs a few skilled and unskilled helpers for a 2-weekend roof repair in Addis Ababa.
馃嚜馃嚬 Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia126 views
I'm a single mother of three living in Addis Ababa. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 4 places, and the living room is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $390, which isn't something I can pay.
The good news: a local hardware store has donated the roofing sheets and nails. What I don't have is people to do the work. I'm looking for 4-6 people 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
- Perla J. Tomas 馃嚨馃嚟 Accepted
I live about 6 km from Addis Ababa. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Flexible on timing.
- Rylee M. Brooks 馃嚭馃嚫 Accepted
I live about 15 km from Addis Ababa. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Free this month.
- Mark N. Concepcion 馃嚨馃嚟
I live about 14 km from Addis Ababa. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Free this month.
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Good luck. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My neighbor in Gliwice donated after I showed her your page
Good luck. Hope you get there. My neighbor in Warsaw donated after I showed her your page. Blessings
Best of luck, Zelalem. Looking forward to the next update. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double!
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Addis Ababa!
Take care. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Addis Ababa.