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Rebuilding after the fire in the market: the Hillcrest settlement needs your help
Neighbors in the Hillcrest settlement are rebuilding after the fire in the market; every contribution goes to materials and supplies.
🇹🇿 Mwanza, Mwanza, Tanzania988 views
The fire in the market hit the Hillcrest settlement on 13 July. My home was one of 71 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.
We buy supplies locally and in bulk, so the money goes further. Receipts and photos will be posted in updates.
Where the $450 goes:
• Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $200
• Tools and labor for repairs: $155
• Clean water and purification supplies: $95
If you're reading this, thank you.
Updates from Mwanaisha
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- Faisal Adel Lotfy 🇪🇬 · $15
“Thought of Mwanaisha all day after reading this. - Cairo”
- Una P. Hughes 🇮🇪 · $58
“Thought of Mwanaisha all day after reading this. - Dublin”
Reviews
3.5(2 reviews)Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.
- Restored my faith in humanity
The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.
- Exceptional service
I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.
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Hang in there, Mwanaisha. Shared this with my family. Love from Zagazig.
You're not alone. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Faisalabad
Sending love, Mwanaisha. Looking forward to the next update. My husband and I read this together.
gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Mwanza.
Take care, Mwanaisha. Shared this with my family. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings.