HOUSING AND COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE
Background: This project is located in one of the poorest neighborhoods in Apartadó; where most people don't even have their basic sanitary needs met.
Project Description: Thanks to Fair Trade, a housing solution was offered to 64 families of banana employees who work in Fair Trade Certified farms. Thanks to the social premium, these 64 workers were granted a loan to buy a duplex that count with 775 sq.ft, 3 rooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, a study and a balcony. The construction was funded by the social premium and implemented by Fundaunibán who supervised and managed the adjudication of the project.
Impact: About 640 people have benefited from this project. In addition to giving these 64 workers access to a new home, it has also provided the community with employment opportunities, thus improving its quality of life. Another 48 duplexes are being built that eventually will benefit another 48 families.
Background: This project is located in one of the poorest neighborhoods in Apartadó; where most people don't even have their basic sanitary needs met.
Project Description: Thanks to Fair Trade, a housing solution was offered to 64 families of banana employees who work in Fair Trade Certified farms. Thanks to the social premium, these 64 workers were granted a loan to buy a duplex that count with 775 sq.ft, 3 rooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, a study and a balcony. The construction was funded by the social premium and implemented by Fundaunibán who supervised and managed the adjudication of the project.
Impact: About 640 people have benefited from this project. In addition to giving these 64 workers access to a new home, it has also provided the community with employment opportunities, thus improving its quality of life. Another 48 duplexes are being built that eventually will benefit another 48 families.
"I used to live with my
wife and four children in a
small rental room, thank
God and Mrs. Rosalba
Zapata we now live in our
own apartment, count with
public utilities and live in
peace. "
- Andres Murillo Hurtado, worker of the Madrigal farm.
TRANSLATED FROM SPANISH