Home Construction 2008

Having completed the 2007 home construction project the village leaders asked that we assist them in rebuilding the last 13 oldest homes owned by some of the poorest families in the village. These homes are up to 70 years old with the original wood plank roofing, dirt floors, and indoor animal enclosures. These conditions along with the crumbling rammed earth walls and lack of windows present very unsafe, unsanitary living conditions.

The new homes will be as much as 3 times larger with separate, outdoor animal enclosures, waterproof clay tile roof tiles, concrete floors and courtyards, windows, and a separate kitchen with a new fuel efficient cook stove. The expense for all of these improvements are far beyond the resident's ability to pay. IDEAS will provide the majority of the construction materials while the residents will provide all the labor.

If you're interested in supporting these projects and people financially, you can donate directly by going to the IDEAS website. Thank you.

Executive Summary

Project Name	Zhuogu Village #1b Farm Home Reconstruction
Organization	International Development and Educational Associates (IDEAS)
Project Duration	1 year
Project Location	Southern Sichuan province, China (elevation 2500 meters above sea level)
Project cost Materials Labor Total Project Cost	$9100 (provided by village residents at no charge) $9,100 US dollars ($700/home)
Project Outline	Rebuild 13 homes for a total of about 50 residents in a remote, particularly poor area of the village. Improve safety and hygiene by relocating animal housing and cooking areas from inside the main house to separate outbuildings. Require the installation of windows in the main building and construction of fuel efficient cook stoves complete with chimney.

Project Photos

08/17/09