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Mbali can't leave home - help build a ramp

Mbali uses a wheelchair and can't leave the house because of three steps at the door; we need a few hours of carpentry.

🇿🇦 Western Cape, South Africa296 views
Anele C. Fourie
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Stellenbosch
Mbali has used a wheelchair since 2023, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Mbali 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 accessibility guideline for gradient, 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 Mbali's family will cook lunch for the team. If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
effort
one weekend
format
In person in Stellenbosch
skills
carpentry, measuring, power tools
#accessibility#carpentry#volunteer#disability

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  • Hamisi Simiyu Musyoka 🇺🇬 Photo verified

    i live about 17 km from Stellenbosch. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Free this month.

  • Miguel Paulo Guimarães 🇧🇷

    I live about 12 km from Stellenbosch. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Flexible on timing.

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  • Varun H. Bedi

    Praying for you. Get well soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Stellenbosch.

    • Mahnoor Fatima Aslam

      Rooting for you, Anele. Hope the doctors have good news. Take care

      • Deborah F. Jefferson

        stay strong, Anele. Hope you get there

        • Citlali J. Chávez

          Hope things get better soon, Anele. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care.

          • Yash R. Kashyap

            Thanks for sharing this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in Gulu donated after I showed her your page. Take care

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