Homeowners brought gifts such as cakes, clocks and ornaments for the new office.

Habitat supporter and Monaragala Provincial Council member Mr. Sunil and a homeowner

Habitat partners hear the latest news on the program in Monaragala.

Groups of families save pennies a day to build core houses through Save and Build, the backbone of Habitat's Sri Lanka programs.

Tropical treats

Homeowners with souvenirs of the day

Board president Jayantha Attapathu presents Shantha with keys to the program's new wheels.

The motorcycle is HFH Monaragala's second vehicle and will help staff cover the 5,508 square kilometers in one of Sri Lanka's largest districts.

There is much to celebrate, but still much to do. 38% of Monaragala's population of 400,000 lives in poverty housing.