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Roofing help wanted: Asma's home in Cairo
Could you spare one long weekend to help repair a leaking roof in Cairo?
🇪🇬 Cairo, Egypt1,045 views
I'm a single mother of three living in Cairo. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 3 places, and the bathroom is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $820, which isn't something I can pay.
The good news: a local hardware store has donated the corrugated iron sheets and timber. What I don't have is people to do the work. I'm looking for a small crew who can help over one long weekend.
Experience helps, but it isn't essential - I'll have a licensed roofer supervising for safety. All you need is sturdy shoes, gloves and a willingness to work. I'll provide lunch, water and lots of thanks.
The work will be done on the ground and roof with proper harnesses. If you can only help for a few hours, that's welcome too.
Glad we found this place.
- effort
- one long weekend
- format
- In person in Cairo
- skills
- roofing, carpentry, general labor
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People who offered to help
- Eoin Murray 🇮🇪
i'm a accountant and I'm free on Fridays. Happy to help Can bring a friend.
- Sathi Farhana Pramanik 🇧🇩
I live about 5 km from Cairo. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need!
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Take care, Asma. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Put this on a community board in Ikeja this morning.
Thinking of you, Asma. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Nnewi.
Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 20 people at work. All the best.
Sending love, Asma. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Thinking of Cairo
Thinking of you and your family. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Please keep us posted. Take care.