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Let's build a solar-powered water pump together in Istanbul

Volunteers in Istanbul are raising $850 for a solar-powered water pump at Union Park.

🇹🇷 Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye2,086 views
Zeynep Defne Aksoy
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Istanbul
For twelve years the neighborhood has asked for a solar-powered water pump. This year a group of 24 volunteers, including two retired carpenters, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for Union Park, but no funding. We have received donated soil and plants, and the remaining cost is $850. It will serve about 460 people, including school children and their families. We'll hold a build day in March and everyone is invited. We're a small team, and every dollar will be spent in the open - I'll post receipts and progress photos. All purchases will be made by two volunteers and logged publicly. Surplus funds will go to maintenance. Where the $850 goes: • Permits and inspections: $45 • Materials: $690 • Tools hire and delivery: $115 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Zeynep
#community#volunteer-led#neighborhood

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  • Kemi Ronke Lawal 🇳🇬 · $100
  • Faith Mwanaisha Kimani 🇺🇬 · $78.50

    “You got this. Thought of Zeynep all day after reading this. - Kampala”

  • Carlos B. Soto 🇦🇷 · $50
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  • Deepa M. Reddy 🇮🇳 · $50

    “Thinking of you. I'm in Gaya, thinking of you.”

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  • Aaliyah G. Jimenez 🇬🇧 · $27.50

    “Thought of Zeynep all day after reading this. - Cardiff”

  • Odhiambo Victor Mrema 🇰🇪 · $25
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  • Oliver C. Martinez 🇺🇸 · $20

    “All the best. Only $20 but hope it helps. - Buffalo”

  • Sônia Bianca Barros 🇧🇷 · $15
  • Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $5

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    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • William Brewer🇬🇧Verified donor
    Honest and trustworthy

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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    Delivered on promises

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Siva W. Mudaliar🇮🇳Verified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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  • Grace R. MoralesQuestion

    Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Zeynep.

    • Zeynep Defne AksoyOwnerAnswer

      It's all in the list in the story. permits and inspections is the big one at $45, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Appreciate you taking the time.

  • Grace Esther Adeyemi

    take care. Great idea, hope you get there. Thinking of Istanbul.

    • Henry K. BatesID verifiedPhoto verified

      sending strength, Zeynep. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Nsukka!

      • Emery T. Marshall

        wishing you peace, Zeynep. This could happen to any of us. My neighbor in Mapo donated after I showed her your page. Love from Mapo

        • Lucas G. Dean

          Sending strength, Zeynep. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes

          • Gabriela T. Cruz

            Good luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.

            $493.50 raised of $850

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