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Two weekends of roof repair for Hailu, a single mother of three in Addis Ababa
The roof at Hailu's home is failing; materials are donated and we need hands.
🇪🇹 Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia514 views
I'm a single mother of three living in Addis Ababa. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 4 places, and the bathroom is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $310, which isn't something I can pay.
The good news: a local hardware store has donated the tiles and battens. What I don't have is people to do the work. I'm looking for 4-6 people who can help over three weekday mornings.
Experience helps, but it isn't essential - I'll have a licensed roofer supervising for safety. All you need is to be comfortable with heights or willing to help from the ground. 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.
Thank you for reading my story.
- effort
- three weekday mornings
- format
- In person in Addis Ababa
- skills
- roofing, carpentry, general labor
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Wishing you peace, Hailu. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier!
sending strength. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Madurai donated after I showed her your page. Take care
You're not alone, Hailu. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Bowling Green.
Thinking of you. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Addis Ababa.
rooting for you, Hailu. Looking forward to the next update. I hope November is when things finally get easier. All the best.
Praying for you. I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 12 people at work. Take care!
Hope things get better soon, Hailu. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Addis Ababa
Hope it all works out. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Addis Ababa.
Praying for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't give up. All the best.
Thanks for sharing this, Hailu. Looking forward to the next update. Take care.
sending strength. Hope this works out for you. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too
Thanks for sharing this, Hailu. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My husband and I read this together. Love from Las Cruces.
sending strength, Hailu. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Addis Ababa.
Hang in there, Hailu. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care
You're not alone, Hailu. Hope you get there. Take care.