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Two weekends of roof repair for Maliha, a disabled veteran in Dhaka
Maliha, a disabled veteran, needs a few skilled and unskilled helpers for a 1-weekend roof repair in Dhaka.
🇧🇩 Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh462 views
I'm a disabled veteran living in Dhaka. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 2 places, and the bathroom is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $240, 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 4-6 people 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.
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- effort
- two Saturdays
- format
- In person in Dhaka
- skills
- roofing, carpentry, general labor
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Best of luck. This could happen to any of us. We're a small family in Nnewi but we're thinking of you
I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care.
Hang in there, Maliha. Gave what I could, wish it was more. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings.
best of luck. I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 16 people at work. Thinking of Dhaka.
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best
Good luck, Maliha. Shared this with my family. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money!
wishing you the best. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Lagos.
Best of luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I hope September is when things finally get easier. God bless.
thinking of you and your family. It takes guts to ask. Well done. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.
I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Kazan.
praying for you, Maliha. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I'll check back for the next update.
Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Rochester.
Sending good thoughts. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care.
You're not alone, Maliha. Hope you get there. My neighbor in Ballarat donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Ballarat.
you're not alone, Maliha. I hope things turn around soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Cardiff.