James Samuel, National Director (Interim), Habitat for Humanity India said, the impact of this project is profound
PUNE, Feb 14 (The CONNECT) – Habitat for Humanity India, a leading housing non-profit organisation, in collaboration with LG Electronics India, has completed the construction of 18 homes and 40 household sanitation units in Khed block, Pune district.
The initiative is part of a holistic housing and sanitation project titled ’Let’s Build a House’ wherein Habitat India is building 34 new homes and 80 household sanitation units for marginalised families in Pune (Maharashtra) and Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) in partnership with LG Electronics India.
James Samuel, National Director (Interim), Habitat for Humanity India said, the impact of this project is profound as it has empowered 18 families to own safe and decent homes, comprising a living room, kitchen, and toilet facilities while also providing hygienic sanitation units to 40 families.
The homes and sanitation units were handed over to the families in the presence of Ms. Neeta Linz, General Manager Brand Marketing, LG Electronics India, Vishal Shinde, Block Development Officer, Khed, Habitat India staff and the homeowners.
Neeta Linz, General Manager Brand Marketing, LG Electronics India said, We believe in the power of technology to improve lives, and through this partnership, we aim to enhance the quality of living for these families.
Habitat for Humanity began in 1976 as a grassroots effort. The housing organisation has since grown to become a leading global nonprofit working in more than 70 countries. In India since 1983, Habitat for Humanity has supported more than 38 million people by helping them build or improve a place they can call home, build improved sanitation units, and provide humanitarian aid and disaster resilient shelter solutions in the aftermath of natural disasters.