ADDIS ABABA – Habitat for Humanity Ethiopia (HFHE) has supported over 170,000 families (850, 000 individuals) through housing, water and sanitation since its inception.
In a press release sent to The Ethiopian Herald in connection with this year’s World Habitat Day on Monday, HFHE stated that over 170,000 families have been benefited in housing, water, and sanitation during the past over three decades.
HFHE’s African Union Representative and National Director Yitna Tekalegn said that the day reminds the world that everyone has the power and the responsibility to shape the future of towns and cities.
“This year, the global observance of World Habitat Day held in Queretaro, Mexico, under the theme :”Engaging Youth to Create a Better Urban Future,” focusing on empowering the next generation to shape the cities and communities they live in,” he added.
He also noted that the housing crises in Ethiopia has been exacerbated by fast pace of urbanization, internal conflict and slow response to the ever-growing demand. Currently, many young people live in inadequate conditions that adversely affect their health and overall well-being. To address such challenges, HFHE committed to contributing to the national and global efforts being made to mitigate challenges related to housing, water and sanitation.
“Addressing these intertwined challenges inclusively unemployment rate requires a holistic approach that combines housing solutions with job training and educational opportunities. HFHE has reached out to youth, providing vocational training to help them create their own means of livelihood,” Yitna underlined.
HFHE called up on government, nongovernment organizations, and other relevant bodies to take collaborative action that help narrow the significant gap in adequate and affordable housing.
It is to be recalled that HFHE is a branch of habitat for humanity international (HFHI) that has been implementing various projects since 1993. Currently, it is operating under the auspices of Africa Habitat for Humanity International.
BY MESERET BEHAILU
THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD THURSDAY 10 OCTOBER 2024
