In response to the widespread devastation wrought in Southern Philippines by Typhoon Yolanda (international name: Haiyan) on 8 November 2013 project partners undertook to build and distribute 100 houses in Bantayan Island, Cebu City.
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Singapore Charis & Jesuit Mission Singapore to Reimburse TYF Rehabilitation of 100 Houses in Bantayan Island
UNIQUE FEATURES OF MODEL HOUSE:
In order to strengthen the houses of typhoon-stricken communities, structural engineers have suggested adding a DIAGONAL BRACE on each side of the house.
Because the diagonal brace has diminished space for windows, WOODEN LOUVRES have been added from floor to ceiling.
Homeowners will improve on this basic shelter along the way. Based on their future plans, homeowners determine placement and number of WINDOWS.
CONSTRUCTION PHASE
TYF with Help of Mary the Queen Parish Partners with Claretian Missionaries to Rebuild 100 Houses in Ormoc
In Typhoon Yolanda ravaged Ormoc City, TYF funded and partnered with the Claret Itenerant Mission Team (CIMT) under the Claretian Missionaries. In a home building rehabilitation project dubbed “Shelter Housing Assistance for Development and Empowerment (SHADE); the highly skilled and well organized CIMT put all their strength into restoring the dignity of the much damaged community they serve; as these photos will attest.
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