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Two weekends of roof repair for Hiwot, a single mother of three in Gondar
Hiwot, a single mother of three, needs a few skilled and unskilled helpers for a 1-weekend roof repair in Gondar.
🇪🇹 Gondar, Amhara, Ethiopia374 views
I'm a single mother of three living in Gondar. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 3 places, and the bathroom is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $500, 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 a small crew who can help over two Saturdays.
Experience helps, but it isn't essential - I'll have a licensed roofer supervising for safety. All you need is work boots and a hat. 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.
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- two Saturdays
- format
- In person in Gondar
- skills
- roofing, carpentry, general labor
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Hang in there, Hiwot. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too!
Best of luck, Hiwot. This could happen to any of us. My husband and I read this together
good luck, Hiwot. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Sent it to 31 people at work. All the best
Thinking of you, Hiwot. It takes guts to ask. Well done. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings.
Take care. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 16 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Gondar.