Home Sweet Home

by | May 13, 2016 | Health and Medical Services, Namibia

womanbeforeandafterWhen we found out about an elderly woman who was living in a makeshift hut in Namibia we knew we had to help. Her physical limitations and health were deteriorating in the dilapidated, exposed structure. The hut did not have proper walls. Instead, she struggled to keep the elements out with scraps of sheet metal and plastic. [caption id="attachment_8387" align="aligncenter" width="1430"]The dilapidated structure the woman was living in prior to receiving her new home. The dilapidated structure the woman was living in prior to receiving her new home.[/caption]   [caption id="attachment_8388" align="aligncenter" width="1432"]Her new home under construction. Her new home under construction.[/caption]   [caption id="attachment_8389" align="aligncenter" width="1432"]Workers clean the inside of the newly constructed home. Workers clean the inside of the newly constructed home.[/caption] We were able to work together with local community members to build a brand new, safe block home for her. We know that this new home will keep her safe, warm and protected for years to come. We also expect her health to improve because of the more sanitary living conditions. Let us be the first to say,  welcome home!! woman5edit  ]]>