The real impact of housing can be discovered in the stories of the people benefitting from these services. Today we bring you the story of Helena Lumbe Pelekamoyo from Traditional Authority Kabudula in Lilongwe.
“All my life, I have ever owned an iron sheet roofed house. Even my parents and descendants lived and died without owning a beautiful house like this one. In our generation, I am the first one to own a beautiful house like the one that Habitat has constructed for me. I feel honored and favored by God. I speak blessings upon everyone who has contributed towards the success of this project. Only God can reward you.”-said Helena.
Helena and her three grandchildren used to live in a small 2 roomed house in Matuwale Village in Lilongwe District. Over the years, the family had to renovate the old house before every rainy season but due to financial constraints, the house was partially abandoned. They also never had a toilet of their own.
Helena and her family are now proud owners of a 3 roomed decent house and a well-ventilated pit latrine as well as a bathroom. The project was supported by one of the HFH US Affliates, Metro Denver. Habitat Denver
