Hands-on laborDisability & accessibility
Karin can't leave home - help build a ramp
Materials are donated. We need two carpenters and a helper for a weekend in Pretoria.
🇿🇦 Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa1,187 views
Karin has used a wheelchair since 2023, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Karin 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 six hours of work.
Tools are welcome - saws, drills, spirit levels. We'll provide refreshments, and Karin's family will cook lunch for the team.
Thank you for reading my story.
- effort
- one weekend
- format
- In person in Pretoria
- skills
- carpentry, measuring, power tools
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- Seyi Akinwale 🇳🇬
I live about 10 km from Pretoria. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.
- Bukola Danjuma 🇳🇬 Photo verifiedAccepted
I live about 14 km from Pretoria. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Happy to chat first.
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Wishing Karin a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Sent it to 24 people at work. Blessings.
Hope things get better soon, Sipho F. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Take care.
Sending strength, Sipho F. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Pretoria.
You're not alone, Sipho F. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Kadıköy
Rooting for you, Sipho F. Hope the doctors have good news. Take care.
sending strength, Sipho F. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I'll check back for the next update