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Odhiambo can't leave home - help build a ramp
Help Odhiambo regain independence: a simple ramp build.
馃嚬馃嚳 Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, TanzaniaPosted Oct 1, 2026385 views
Odhiambo has used a wheelchair since 2023, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Odhiambo 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 building-code slope requirement, which is why a person with building experience is important. We estimate twelve hours of work.
Tools are welcome - saws, drills, spirit levels. We'll provide refreshments, and Odhiambo's family will cook lunch for the team.
Thank you for reading my story.
- effort
- one weekend
- format
- In person in Dar es Salaam
- skills
- carpentry, measuring, power tools
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People who offered to help
- Atul E. Thakkar 馃嚠馃嚦 路 2h ago
i live about 19 km from Dar es Salaam. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Happy to chat first.
- L峄檆 T芒m Tieu 馃嚮馃嚦 Photo verified路 2h agoAccepted
I live about 3 km from Dar es Salaam. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Can bring a friend.
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Hope things get better soon. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I hope November is when things finally get easier.
Wishing you peace. Hope this works out for you. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Dar es Salaam.
Praying for you, Dennis. This could happen to any of us.