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World Habitat Day 2012 Message from Otara Gunewardene-Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka Goodwill Ambassador |
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Since its establishment, Habitat has been able to change the lives of over 17,000 families in various parts of Sri Lanka by helping them acquire and build a home which they can call their own. Still, according to the research done by Habitat and in collaboration with the Government Household Expenditure Survey Index 2006/7 and the University of Colombo, Social Science Department- indicates that almost 40% of Sri Lankans live in substandard and inadequate housing.
In December 1985, the United Nations General Assembly declared the first Monday in October to be World Habitat Day - in recognition of every individual's basic need for adequate shelter. This year, World Habitat Day falls on October 1st.
This year, I am impressed that students from all over Sri Lanka were part of this day and have volunteered to assist needy families in building their homes. I believe it was a life-changing experience.
Today, I urge not only students but every Sri Lankan to lend a hand to those who are in need of safe, decent and affordable housing.
Act Now. Volunteer, Donate and Advocate with Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka.
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