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We lost everything in the landslide: help the families of Millbrook Lane start over

Neighbors in the families of Millbrook Lane are rebuilding after the landslide; every contribution goes to materials and supplies.

🇰🇪 Kasarani, Nairobi, Kenya2,249 views
Akinyi Apio Kiprop
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Kasarani
The landslide hit the families of Millbrook Lane on 23 July. My home was one of 38 damaged, and 7 families are still in temporary shelter at a mosque and church hall. The first few days we shared what little we had. Now the cleanup has started, but we've no money for materials and winter or the rainy season is coming. Schools in the area have been closed, and the clinic lost its cold storage for vaccines. We're a small community of working families who have never asked for help before. We have formed a volunteer committee, and I'm the treasurer, so I'll post receipts for everything we buy. We buy supplies locally and in bulk, so the money goes further. Receipts and photos will be posted in updates. Where the $1,250 goes: • Clean water and purification supplies: $190 • Roofing sheets and timber: $700 • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $155 • Food parcels for displaced families: $205 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
#disaster-relief#rebuild#community#disaster

Updates from Akinyi

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($426 in total) I met with the suppliers and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Update from Kasarani: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 11% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

Donations

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  • Beatriz D. Flores 🇨🇴 · $5
  • Abubakar Henry Oyelaran 🇳🇬 · $25
  • Oğuz Murat Yıldız 🇹🇷 · $20
  • Rajeshwari S. Thevar 🇮🇳 · $58.50

    “Blessings. From Kanpur with love. - Kanpur”

  • Anonymous 🇪🇬 · $20
  • Sowmya K. Pillai 🇮🇳 · $10
  • Fatema Dola Majumder 🇮🇳 · $100

    “Stay strong. Only $100 but hope it helps. - Mangaluru”

  • Adrián M. Reyes 🇪🇸 · $25

    “Get well soon. From Barcelona with love. - Barcelona”

  • Citlali E. Fernández 🇲🇽 · $25
  • Ama Portia Yamoah 🇬🇭 · $100

    “Happy to help. My sister told me about this one. - Kumasi”

  • Consuelo J. Pérez 🇺🇸 · $10

    “Thought of Akinyi all day after reading this. - Houston”

  • Kamran Imran Sandhu 🇵🇰 · $30
  • Hadley Yang 🇺🇸 · $100
  • Kevin W. Garrett 🇬🇧 · $21
  • Eileen M. MacKenna 🇮🇪 · $5
  • Anonymous 🇮🇹 · $30
  • Chinedu Musa Lawal 🇳🇬 · $10
  • David N. Hayes 🇺🇸 · $25
  • Anonymous 🇹🇿 · $10

    “Thinking of you. From Mwanza with love.”

  • Naresh E. Das 🇮🇳 · $25

    “From my family to yours. Thought of Akinyi all day after reading this.”

Reviews

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  • Zeynep İpek Aslan🇹🇷Verified donor
    Delivered on promises

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Lilian Ifeoma Hassan🇳🇬Verified donor
    Trustworthy helper

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Tanvir Hasan Zaman🇧🇩Verified donor
    Very responsive and caring

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

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  • Naomi SimmonsQuestionAddress verified

    is there anything that isn't money that would help Akinyi?

    • Kannan D. Pai

      Rooting for you, Akinyi. Projects like this are what make a place worth living in. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.

      • Arslan Babar Ahmed

        Sending good thoughts, Akinyi. Projects like this are what make a place worth living in. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Awka

        • Khadija Modupe Fashola

          Wishing you peace. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Kasarani.

          • Audrey G. Wilson

            Thanks for sharing this, Akinyi. Great idea, hope you get there. Love from Dhaka.

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