Residents of the Makululu community in Zambia participating in a Habitat for Humanity land rights and financial literacy training session.
Iβm learning a lot from Habitat for Humanityβs training. I have started buying cement and materials to improve my home, and Iβve started saving to pay for my own occupancy licenceβ
We are delighted that through the kindness of ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 listeners, Habitat for Humanity Great Britain has raised over Β£12,000 to support our work in helping people out of housing poverty. Thank you!
In the appeal, writer and comedian Daliso Chaponda told the story of Tasila who lives in Makululu in Zambia. Housing in this community is basic - made of mud bricks and prone to collapse. Worst of all, the threat of eviction or βland-grabbingβ is ever-present. Much of the land in Zambia is so-called βcustomary landβ β owned by indigenous communities over generations. Tasila had rights over her land, but needed the correct paperwork to prove it. This is where Habitat for Humanity step in, providing training sessions in land rights, home improvements, and financial literacy. This training enabled Tasila to acquire the necessary occupancy license to secure her home and learn DIY home improvement skills. Since our appeal, our work has continued in Makululu, helping us to reach more people just like Tasila.
Belina has recently joined our training group and says, βIβm learning a lot from Habitat for Humanityβs training. Iβm learning all about how to save money and build a safe home. From my little savings I have started buying cement and materials to improve my home, and Iβve started saving to pay for my own occupancy licenceβ.
Everyone at Habitat for Humanity Great Britain would like to once again say a big thank you to ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 listeners β we are immensely grateful!
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