World Housing is very excited to announce that the next phase to support communities in the Philippines has started, and the first grateful families have already been selected to receive homes. The village of Oguis, Philippines, was completed earlier this year, and we have already identified Aroyao Pequeño as our next location in dire need of safe housing.
We first began our work in the Philippines in 2022 when a group calling themselves the Super Seven out of Ontario, Canada, wanted to help families in this climate disaster-affected region. The destruction left behind after back-to-back typhoons in 2020 affected everyone in the village of Oguis and neighbouring villages like Aroyao Pequeño, from the elderly to young children. After we were introduced to their initial efforts, World Housing stepped in to work with the local building team led by Aldrin Soriao, an architect who donates his time and expertise to leading the construction process. Homes that can withstand the constant typhoons were designed and built with the help of a local engineer. New 10’ x 20’ concrete homes were constructed with kitchen and living areas, a washroom, and a toilet on a septic system, with each home connected to the local electrical and water systems.
In total, 40 homes, solar-powered streetlamps, and a community center with a sports field were constructed in Oguis. The next building phase in Aroyao Pequeño is only a few kilometers from the first building site and in need of safe housing. This village was hit by the same series of typhoons in 2020 as Oguis as both are located right next to the Bato River. Its need is even greater as it is one of the poorest villages in the municipality.
The first twelve families who will receive homes have been named and a map of the planned community has been created (left). They are thankful and excited to take the next step toward stable housing. By securing this essential pillar of change, the children of the families will have the chance to focus on education and their health, and students will have the opportunity to change their future with this essential step. We are currently raising funds for this community — you can help! You can provide an entire home for a family with a contribution of $7,000. Or donate any amount you can as every dollar will pool together to help fund these homes.
As one of the three crucial pillars of sustainable social change, we know that housing, education, and health can lead to lasting change for a family and community. As part of World Housing’s commitment to long term generational impact, the children living in the homes in these villages are also being provided critical funding and scholarships to attend school and university through the help of the Super 7 Group.
Together, we are building a legacy of hope and transformation by giving these families the chance to build a better future.
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