Mobility fund: stair-climbing aid for Zelalem in Addis Ababa

Zelalem lives with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. The occupational therapist at the Addis Ababa Rehabilitation Centre has assessed him and recommended a stair-climbing aid. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $500. His current equipment is 14 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 7 weeks. With the right equipment Zelalem could speak with the people around him. It would change everyday life for the whole family. We've applied to two charities already and received small contributions; this campaign covers the rest. I'll pay the supplier directly from the funds, and I'll post a photo once the equipment is delivered. Where the $500 goes: • stair-climbing aid: $430 • Fitting and training sessions: $25 • Delivery and set-up: $15 • First-year servicing plan: $30 With deep gratitude, Gebre