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Volunteers needed to fix a leaking roof for Mugisha in Nairobi
Could you spare three weekday mornings to help repair a leaking roof in Nairobi?
🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya1,251 views
I'm a widowed grandmother living in Nairobi. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 2 places, and the bathroom is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $760, 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 anyone handy 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 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.
If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
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- three weekday mornings
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- In person in Nairobi
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- roofing, carpentry, general labor
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Hang in there, Mugisha. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care.
Thanks for sharing this, Mugisha. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Nairobi.
Wishing you the best, Mugisha. Looking forward to the next update. Don't give up. All the best.
I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Love from Quezon City.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Nairobi
Praying for you, Mugisha. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.
Take care, Mugisha. This could happen to any of us. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Nairobi.
Hope things get better soon, Mugisha. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected
Wishing you peace, Mugisha. Shared this with my family. Put this on a community board in Latina this morning. All the best!
Sending strength, Mugisha. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
Sending good thoughts. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My husband and I read this together. All the best.
gave what I could, wish it was more. I hope August is when things finally get easier. All the best.