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Nairobi landslide relief - Eastgate village

The landslide damaged 76 homes in Eastgate village. We're raising funds for repairs, supplies and temporary shelter.

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya1,951 views
Zawadi Karanja
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Nairobi
The landslide hit Eastgate village on 17 May. My home was one of 76 damaged, and 2 families are still in temporary shelter at a mosque and church hall. 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 $1,550 goes: โ€ข Roofing sheets and timber: $700 โ€ข Clean water and purification supplies: $175 โ€ข Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $200 โ€ข Food parcels for displaced families: $175 โ€ข Tools and labor for repairs: $300 Glad we found this place.

Updates from Zawadi

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 69% funded and we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($466 in total) I made the first payment toward roofing sheets and timber. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  • Julieta B. Escobar ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $250

    โ€œHope things get better. Hope you get the rest soon. - Alcalรก de Henaresโ€

  • Lucy Mwanaisha Ouma ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $200
  • Fatuma Winnie Mugisha ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $100

    โ€œHappy to help. From Gulu with love.โ€

  • Krishna F. Verma ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $100
  • Gayathri R. Balakrishnan ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $75
  • Souad Nada Nassar ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $75
  • Klaus Hermann Ludwig ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $75
  • Hans Weber ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $75

    โ€œWish I could do more. - Nurembergโ€

  • Ouma Kimani Rashidi ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $67.50

    โ€œThinking of you. From Nairobi with love.โ€

  • Irfan Bilal Abbasi ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $65.50
  • Maria Honcharenko ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $50
  • Geeta N. Bhardwaj ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $50
  • Yeshi Selamawit Zewdie ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡น ยท $50
  • Tika Elsa Firmansyah ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $50
  • Ricardo E. Domรญnguez ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด ยท $50
  • Dario Basile ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น ยท $47
  • Miguel F. Rodriguez ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $30
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $30
  • Carolina N. Galindo ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด ยท $28
  • Cooper A. Bailey ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $25.50

    โ€œPraying for you. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Sheffieldโ€

Reviews

2.5(23 reviews)

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  • Ssebuliba Mussa๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌVerified donor
    Really cared about my situation

    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.

  • Macharia Kyagulanyi๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ชVerified donor
    Trustworthy helper

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Kshitija Bhosale๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified helper
    Honest and trustworthy

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Ganga Pandey๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ตVerified helper
    Quick response, great follow-up

    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.

  • Santiago T. Ibรกรฑez๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified donor
    Very responsive and caring

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  • Marta R. Garcรญa๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝVerified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

    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.

  • Varun Walia๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified donor
    Quick response, great follow-up

    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.

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    Genuine person with a big heart

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Supriya S. Karandikar๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified helper
    Very responsive and caring

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  • Marina Boyko๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บVerified donor
    Great help in a difficult time

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  • Rohan J. Mittal๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified helper
    Trustworthy helper

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    Helped when no one else could

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

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    Amazing support system

    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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    Made a real difference

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  • Ramesh Saxena๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

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  • Carmen D. Sรกnchez๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝVerified helper
    Amazing support system

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    Really cared about my situation

    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.

  • Fatima Abbasi๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐVerified helper
    Exactly what I needed

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    Exceptional service

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  • is there anything that isn't money that would help Zawadi?

    • Zawadi KaranjaOwnerAnswer

      Thank you. If you're in Nairobi I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. It helps to be asked.

  • More neighborhoods should do this. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

    • any update on how things are going in Nairobi?

      • Yan Yan LuID verified

        Keep going, Zawadi. More neighborhoods should do this. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings

        • thanks for sharing this, Zawadi. Great idea, hope you get there. God bless

          • Wishing you the best, Zawadi. Projects like this are what make a place worth living in. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best

            • Shared it with a few friends. Love from Casablanca.

              $1,889.50 raised of $1,550

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