1April 2010

April 2010 www.habitatindia.in | habitatindia@hfhisa.net

Dino L. TouthangChief Executive Officer

In the last twenty six years Habitat for Humanity India has con-structed over 33,000 houses for the less fortunate in society. The slogan of Habitat for Humanity India reads – Building Homes, Transforming Communities and Changing Lives. Building homes is a tangible and concrete reality, the benefit of which can be seen by all. But alongside this, Habitat is engaged in transforming communities and changing lives. Besides building homes, Habitat would like to be involved in livelihood, water and sanitation, disas-ter mitigation and preparedness and in the promotion of improv-ing the overall quality of people’s lives.

Habitat alone in no way is going to meet the challenge. There is a need to collaborate and network with likeminded organizations and government machineries to address the challenge .In the com-ing years Habitat will seek greater level of engagement with cross sections of service networks, corporates and government agencies to make a difference in the lives of the poor in building affordable homes, in transforming communities and in changing lives.

CEO’s Quill

2April 2010

International Women’s Week Supporters

Celebration of Women’s International Week

Individuals Mr. Radhkrishnan Kumar

Advertisement carried in various media on International Women’s Day

Lifestyle promotes Habitat for Humanity India during the International Women’s week in their stores in Chennai

Lifestyle staff participates in a volunteer build organized during the International Women’s week

International Women Volunteers lending a helping handLighting the Lamp : Ms.Jija Harisingh, IPS Director General of Police, Comman-dent General Home Guard, Director Civil Defence, Fire and Emergency Service, Karnataka, on her left Mr. Dino L. Touthang, CEO Habitat for Humanity India, Shrimati Chamandi Naganoor, Secretary Karnataka State Social Welfare Board, looked on by Mr. Joseph Mathai, Director HRC Bangalore, Rev. Brother R Arock-iam Peter,SHJ, General Councillor and Cordinator for Social Action Commission and Mrs. Mona Sikora, Vice-Chairperson Community Services Bangalore.

DOOHM provided ad space on 159 screens across the city of Chennai during the Interna-tional Women’s Week

Website banner ad carried by IndiaInfoline

3April 2010

Location New Houses Repairs Rehab TotalBangalore 26 - 110 136Chennai 710 - 175 885

Delhi 30 - - 30Mumbai 160 50 - 210Affliate 5 - 18 23

Total 931 50 303 1284

Families Served

75 Homes of HopeNISSAN funds 75 houses for low income families in Mangadu town, Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu State.

NISSAN will partner with Habitat for Humanity to build and complete 75 houses for low income families in Mangadu Town in Kancheepuram district. Through this initiative, NISSAN will fund the construction of affordable houses for the daily wage laborers of Mangadu Town. This partnership will supplement the Basic Services for Urban Poor (BSUP) program of the government of Tamil Nadu, under which part of the cost of the construction is being funded by the government.

Mr. Kinobou Tokuyama , CEO & MD NISSAN Motors India laying the brick symbolizing the launch of the project. Looked on by Mr. Dino L Touthang, CEO Habitat India

Mr Kinobou Tokuyama CEO & MD NISSAN Motors India addressing the gathering at the launch function

Disaster ResponseUnited Way of India and United Way of Mumbai with support from Ingersoll Rand, launched the rehabilitation program in Karwar District of North Karnataka in partner-ship with Habitat for Humanity India. The rehabilitation pro-gram constitutes construction of 179 low-cost permanent homes for displaced families in flood-affected areas.

4April 2010

Hope for a brighter future

Savita, 35 years of age, lives with her paralytic husband and 2 children in Malgaon village, Dist. Sangli, Maharashtra State. Before her husband’s paralytic attack the couple worked as laborers in the vineyards near their village. For the past two years Savita is the only bread winner in the family. Her elder son, Vinay-ak who was studying in 9th grade had to drop out of school recently, to supplement his mother’s meager income to meet the medical expenses of his father.

Their house was a ram shackled structure made of dry grass and covered with tarpaulin sheets to protect them from the rains.

In the year gone by, Savita joined the SHG group in the village, through which she was extended a loan to purchase a few goats, which helps her supplement her income.

The increase in household income gave Savita the courage to embark on building a permanent home for herself and her family and today she is well on her way to being the proud owner of a house being sup-ported and built by Habitat. She believes her new home will bring happiness and prosperity to the family.

She says, “I do not know how it feels in heaven but I’m sure having a permanent house which you can say is yours is just the same feeling as being in heaven”. The attached bathroom and toilet facility will also help her to provide better care to her husband.

Her Voice

Savita and her husband at their old house

Savita’s new home under construction

5April 2010

Jan 2010 - Mar 2010 Volunteer Team No. of Volunteers No. of Hours

Domestic* 23 505 6166

International** 13 190 8984

Total 36 695 15,150

Volunteers engaged in Construction Activities

* Volunteers from India** International Volunteers

Jan 2010 - Mar 2010 Volunteer Team No. of Hours

Domestic* 232 1627

International** 2 192

Total 234 1819

Volunteers engaged in Non Construction Activities

Volunteer

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Habitat ClubHabitat Resource Centre Mumbai organized a number of educational sessions for the Habitat Club mem-bers of Ecole Mondial World School, The Dhirubhai Ambani International School and The American School of Bombay. The sessions included orientation on Self Help Groups (SHG), Micro Finance, Project Planning and Management, Impact of Housing, Solid Waste Management, Water Conservation, Resource Development and volunteering opportunities with Habitat for Humanity.

The Habitat Club members participated in a one day Habitat build.

Students of Dhirubhai Ambani International School Build Habitat Home Brick by Brick at their Annual CAS Fete

Parents join hands with their children at the Annual CAS Fete of Oberoi International School, Mumbai

Habitat Club of American School of Bombay painting the wall

Members of the Habitat Club of Oberoi International School volunteering at the Habitat build site

A Habitat Club member of Ecole Mondial World School mixing mortar

Primary school grade 5 students raised awareness about Habitat for Humanity at Stonehill International School by creating a wall size displayMusicians for Social Action, grade 9 students of Stonehill International

School, Bangalore organised a concert to raise funds for Habitat.

Students forHabitat

7April 2010

Volunteer Teams

Kobe Gaidai, Japan

Konkuk University Ms. Tatiana Kostanian Ms. Mariana Kostanian

RITS University, Japan Tokai University Team

US Embassy

Volunteers from Australia, Dubai, Ireland, Japan, Korea and United States of America

“We never knew Indians will be such sweet, wonderful and warm hearted people. The welcome and the hospitality of the community is incomparable. On our return these memories will help bring us closer to the Indian community in our country. Habitat India has opened a new window in our lives.”

Mariam Rashed, Zayed University, UAE

“On a personal level I understand the worry that comes along with losing a home and won-dering where you will live next. With this build we’ve provided safe and decent housing for a number of families. I hope that some of their worries are eased as they turn these houses into homes.”

Melissa Chang, Canada

“The motivation in the team was tremendous. I received more than what I gave.”

Leena Koticha

“Being in the actual village and working along with the homeowners to be able to relate to the lives of the villagers has given a new perspective to me on the importance of a house.”

Kanan Koticha

“This is a great experience for me. I think family and community is essential for everyone and house is one of the human rights. I feel this program is wonderful.”

Yuko Nishimura

“The Build was a life transforming experience for my team and me. I have done Habitat Builds in other countries but this has been the best. ”

Angel Arroyo, Vice President, Northern Trust, Bangalore

8April 2010

EVENTSParticipation in the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon 2010 in support of Habitat for Humanity India

The Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon held on 17th Jan 2010 brought the citizens of the city of Mumbai to unite and in unison propa-gate the message of giving back to the less fortunate in the society. At this event 120 participants ran in support of the cause of Habitat for Humanity India. The par-ticipants included volunteers from Corporations such as ASK Financial Services and the Citi Group running alongside Habitat support-ers from the American Alumni Association and concerned individuals. These supporters helped raise pledges to the tune of Rs. 370,000. In kind support was also provided by by Trent (A Tata Group Com-pany) through the sponsorship of T shirts to the participants of Habitat.

And the Run continues….

Habitat in Bangalore will participate in the Sunfeast Bangalore Marathon on 23rd May 2010. For registration details contact:

nirmalar@hfhisa.net

Volunteers from ASK Group

9April 2010

The True Spirit of PartnershipProject Visits by Donors

Ms. Merine John, Chief Manager, Corporate Social Responsibility, ACC interacting with field staff at Jorgama, Bihar

Anand More, ASK Foundation interacting with the Home Partners at Sangamner, Maharashtra

Anand More, ASK Foundation visits ASK supported project site

Dr T R Rao interacting with the school teacher and students of a local school in TSR colony

Dr T R Rao planting a sapling in the premises of the homepartner

Dr T R Rao and his niece Ms. Suma with the home partner

Dr T R Rao , sponsored 100 Habitat houses in Tanniru Sitaravamma colony (TSR), Narasayapalem in Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh.

10April 2010

We express our sincere thanks to our donors, partners, supporters & well wishers

AcknowlegementCorporate Donors

ACC

ASK Group

Bisleri

Citi Group

Citi Holdings Pvt Ltd

Codissia

ETA Star

HUL

Hotel Evoma

Kingfisher Mineral Water

Lifestyle

Montex

Srinivas Fine Arts

State Bank of Hyderabad

TATA Trent

The Apollo Clinic

2adpro

Timken

Zak Trade Fairs & Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd

Tithe Donors

Charles Cork

David Breneman

FMF Givingstation

Genesee Valley HFH

HFH of Owensboro/Daviess County

HFH Canada

HFH of New Castle County

John and Julie MacDiarmid

Margaret A. Parker

Mr. F. Stuart Miller

Mrs. Saroj Gulati-Sikand

Pamela Lyons-Nelson

Satish Sikka

Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro HFH

Susan Johnson

Wabash Valley HFH

Washington County HFH

William B. Jackson

William Bean and Debra Bean

Schools

B.D.Somani International School

Dhirubhai Ambani International School

Ecole Mondial World School

Stonehill International School

The American School of Bombay

The Cathedral and John Cannon School

NGO

Academy Of Development Science

Acil Navasarjan Rural Development Foundation

Apeksha Homeo Society

BIRDS

Canara Organization For Development And Peace

Chetanalaya

Church of North India

Community Services Bangalore

Foundation For Educational Innova-tions In Asia

Food for Life

Gramin Samassya Mukti Trust

Gram Seva Trust

HFH Netherlands

Institute of Rural Credit & Enterpreneur-ship Development

Karunya Trust

Karwar Diocesan Development Council

Kolar Gold Fields Women Association

Matru Schaya Social Welfare Society

National Institute For Sustainable De-velopment

Navjeevan Trust

Navodaya Educational And Environ-ment Development Service (Needs)

Order of the Carmelites Discalced Society

Peermade Development Society

SAMARASA

Sanskriti Samvardhan Mandal

Social Institute Program For Rural Area

Media Partner

Adage

brand-comm

BuildoTech

Business India

DNA

DOOHM

ELLE

Indian Express

India Infoline

Mumbai Mirror

Sincere Thanks to Ms. Sudershan Singh and Mr. Radhakrishnan Kumar for their support.

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HFH India Board of TrusteesDr. Cornelius Samson WalterChairman

Mr. Sanjay PatraVice Chairman

Mr. Peter SelvarajanTreasurer

Mrs. Sheila KripalaniMember

Mr. Dino L.TouthangCEO, Invitee

Mrs. Georgina KurianCFO, Invitee

Chairperson

Mrs. Rajashree BirlaAditya Birla Group

Members

Mr. Sanjay NayarKKR India Advisors Private Limited

Mr. Anil SinghviReliance Natural Resources

Mr. Asit KotichaASK Group

Mr. Deepak ParekhHDFC

Dr. Desh Bandhu GuptaLupin

Mrs. Elina MeswaniReliance Industries

Mr. Gul KripalaniPresident, Indian Merchant Chambers (IMC)/ Pijikay Industries

Mr. Navin AgarwalVedanta Resources

Mr. Niranjan HiranandaniHiranandani Group

Mr. Harish BadamiDow Chemicals

Mr. Dino L. TouthangHabitat for Humanity India

Advisory Committee

Women IndiaBUILDS Committee

Brand Ambassador

Mrs. Avanti Birla

Chair

Mrs. Sheila Kripalani

Members

Mrs. Juanita Folmsbee

Mrs. Sabira Merchant

Mrs. Jimi Kapur

Mrs. Arti Sanghi

Mrs. Shalina Advani

Mrs. Puja Bilimoria

Mrs. Sangeeta Kilachand

Mrs. Smita Parekh

Mrs. Jyoti Doshi

Mrs. Kanan Koticha

Habitat Hero

John Abraham