By Chuck Aanenson | CEO, Peace Winds America
In early June 2019, 609 homes had been completed in four camps: Kawergosk, Qushtapa, Basirma and Darshakran. This is 85% of Peace Winds 2019 construction target.
Families are adding rooms to the original designed construction plans. Also air-conditioning is being added, and women are painting the inside of the homes.
Rather than contracting all work, the refugees are building their own homes with help from Peace Winds and the State Department Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM). Refugees working at each of the targeted four camps continue to complete home construction using materials provided by Peace Winds. Tools Services Centers provide training and loan heavy equipment enabling refugees to construct their homes.
Peace Winds is targeting more homes to be completed by the end of August in order to reach the 100% of targeted home construction. Peace Winds and the US State Department are partnering in the construction providing materials and employing the refugees.
Funds and donations provided by individuals are used to purchase paint so the residents can paint their homes, add conveniences such as air-conditioning, and also employ refugees to build playgrounds and provide equipment and games for the children.
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