Every rainy season, the family moved their beds into the kitchen. It was the only room where the roof did not leak.

Nine days of work

Our housing team assessed the home in spring. Local builders replaced the roof and repaired two walls, while volunteers helped clear, carry and paint. The family cooked lunch for everyone, every day.

“The first night it rained, we all just listened. No buckets. Only the sound.”

Built to last

We use local materials and train family members to do small repairs themselves. A good roof should last twenty years, and the skills should last longer.