640 poor Leyte families get timber houses

CARIGARA, Leyte, Dec. 24 (PNA) - At least 640 families in this town received timber houses from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and International Organization for Migration (IOM).

The 640 families from 44 villages, whose houses were totally wrecked by super typhoon Yolanda two years ago, formally received the new houses on Tuesday,

Among the recipients is the family of Aurea Dandan, 69. The couple and their youngest son have temporary stayed at their daughter’s house before receiving the shelter.

For two years, Dandan waited for the time to have a new house. They have prayed that somebody would come to them and offer help to build a new house.

Then came people from the DSWD and IOM who answered their prayer.

The house was specially designed for the old couple. Aside from stairs, a ramp was also installed for her easy access going in and out to their house. The old woman has walking disability due to her leg’s injury.

Her neighbor, Regina Lloren, 25, a mother of two is also thankful to the assistance given to them by the DSWD and IOM. Lloren’s common-law husband, Ryan has been supporting the family through fishing.

The DSWD, IOM, and the local government unit prioritized poor families in safe zones, whose houses have not been repaired after the 2013 catastrophe.

Aside from shelter, beneficiaries also received water sanitation and hygiene kits. (PNA)
FFC/SQM/Roel T Amazona