‘The new home refreshes my hope’- Bahailu, homeowner
Behailu Gebremickael, a son of Kerean War Veteran, lived in the old house for 46 years. He is a guard at private firm; his income is not sufficient to make a living. He used to stay in old and deteriorated house with leaking roof, broken walls, and floor. He had no alternative to renovate the old house or construct new one. After coloreful key key handover ceremony in February 2024, he moved to the new house constructed through financial support from LG Electronics. Bahailu speaks about the difference a new home can make:
I had been leading difficult life in the old house. Rainwater flows into the floor and it gets wet always. My safety and health was at risk. I couldn’t sleep at night when it rained. Even I did not want to invite my friends to my house as it was not comfortable. I cannot tell the difference between the old shelter and the new home. I start new life and feel what a home means to me. I can proudly speak this is my home. I now understand how a new home can refresh new home. I want to thank Habitat in the name of God for their generous support.
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