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Lagos erosion collapse relief - the Hillcrest neighborhood

Neighbors in the Hillcrest neighborhood are rebuilding after the erosion collapse; every contribution goes to materials and supplies.

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria2,343 views
Ifeoma Funmilayo Zakari
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Lagos
The erosion collapse hit the Hillcrest neighborhood on 1 May. My home was one of 12 damaged, and 7 families are still in temporary shelter at the local school gym. The first few days we shared what little we had. Now the cleanup has started, but we've no money for materials and winter or the rainy season is coming. Schools in the area have been closed, and the clinic lost its cold storage for vaccines. We're a small community of working families who have never asked for help before. We have formed a volunteer committee, and I'm the treasurer, so I'll post receipts for everything we buy. Funds go to building materials, water purification supplies, bedding, and food for families still in shelters. Where the $850 goes: โ€ข Clean water and purification supplies: $120 โ€ข Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $130 โ€ข Tools and labor for repairs: $280 โ€ข Roofing sheets and timber: $320 I hope life is good to you.
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Updates from Ifeoma

  1. Thank you all. We're at 73% now ($619). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 28% now ($234). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

Donations

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  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $5

    โ€œHang in there. Thought of Ifeoma all day after reading this. - Fort Worthโ€

  • Omar Hussein Rashid ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $55

    โ€œOnly $55 but hope it helps. - Cairoโ€

  • Femi Adewale Ajayi ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $10

    โ€œBest of luck. I'm in Zaria, thinking of you. - Zariaโ€

  • Simiyu Kipchoge Njoroge ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $20
  • John Clark ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $25
  • Biniam Berhanu Nigussie ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡น ยท $19

    โ€œThought of Ifeoma all day after reading this. - Addis Ababaโ€

  • Ashok Prakash Chhetri ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ต ยท $250
  • Thomas Moran ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $10
  • Marwan Bilal Sarkis ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $20
  • Lola Peace Olawale ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $10

    โ€œHope things get better. Thought of Ifeoma all day after reading this.โ€

  • Yui Abe ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ยท $10

    โ€œHang in there. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Shinjukuโ€

  • Madhu A. Tandon ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $5
  • Shawn W. Allen ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ยท $20
  • Willem C. Chetty ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $25

    โ€œWish I could do more. Thought of Ifeoma all day after reading this. - Stellenboschโ€

  • Satria Dedi Kusuma ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $20
  • Abdullah Yasir Ismail ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $69.50
  • Bengt Andreasson ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $250
  • Temitope Halima Yusuf ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $20
  • Jide Gbenga Okonkwo ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $5

    โ€œBest of luck. Only $5 but hope it helps. - Epeโ€

  • Nonso Danjuma Lasisi ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $100

Reviews

4.4(5 reviews)

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  • Nathaniel Emmanuel Quartey๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ญVerified helper
    Exceptional service

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Rolando A. Flores๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญVerified donor
    Made a real difference

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • ลžule Ecrin Erdem๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ทVerified helper
    Amazing support system

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Lokesh E. Nair๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified helper
    Genuine person with a big heart

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Esteban H. Ortiz๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified donor
    Made me feel heard

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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  • ฤแบกt ฤแบกt Dinh

    Best of luck, Ifeoma. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update. Take care.

    • Eman Saima RehmanAddress verified

      so sorry you're going through this, Ifeoma. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. All the best.

      • Carla Padayachee

        Best of luck. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Lagos.

        • Perla N. Pineda

          Thinking of you and your family, Ifeoma. More neighborhoods should do this. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best.

          • Praveen K. Chettiar

            Best of luck. I hope things turn around soon. I'm in engineering myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.

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