Pune, 14 February 2024: Habitat for Humanity India, a leading housing non-profit organisation in collaboration with LG Electronics India, has successfully completed the construction of 18 homes and 40 household sanitation units in Khed block, Pune district, Maharashtra with an aim to address the pressing need for safe and decent housing. The homes and sanitation units were handed over to the families in the presence of Ms. Neeta Linz, General Manager Brand Marketing, LG Electronics India, Vishal Shinde, Block Development Officer, Khed, Habitat India staff and the homeowners.
This initiative is part of a holistic housing and sanitation project titled ’Let’s Build a House’ wherein Habitat India is building 34 new homes and 80 household sanitation units for marginalised families in Pune (Maharashtra) and Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) in partnership with LG Electronics India.
Commenting on the initiative, Mr. James Samuel, National Director (Interim), Habitat for Humanity India said, “The impact of this project is profound. It has empowered 18 families to own safe and decent homes, comprising a living room, kitchen, and toilet facilities while also providing hygienic sanitation units to 40 families. This initiative stands as a testament to Habitat for Humanity India’s unwavering commitment to building homes, communities, and hope.”
“While celebrating this significant milestone in Maharashtra, we are also excited to share that our impactful work extends to the people of Uttar Pradesh, where 16 new homes and 40 sanitation units are nearing completion. This underscores our dedication to transforming communities, one home at a time.” he further added.
Ms. Neeta Linz, General Manager Brand Marketing, LG Electronics India said, “We are thrilled to be part of this transformative initiative by Habitat for Humanity India. LG Electronics India is proud to build not just homes, but sustainable and inclusive communities. We believe in the power of technology to improve lives, and through this partnership, we aim to enhance the quality of living for these families. As we celebrate this accomplishment in Maharashtra, we look forward to the upcoming handover where we will dedicate 40 sanitation units and 16 new homes in Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) to the families, emphasizing our vision of making life good for everyone.”
Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity began in 1976 as a grassroots effort. The housing organisation has since grown to become a leading global nonprofit working in more than 70 countries. In India since 1983, Habitat for Humanity has supported more than 38 million people by helping them build or improve a place they can call home, build improved sanitation units, and provide humanitarian aid and disaster resilient shelter solutions in the aftermath of natural disasters.
Through financial support, volunteering or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability, and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Through shelter, we empower.
To learn more, donate or volunteer, visit www.habitatindia.org
LG Electronics India Pvt. Ltd. (LG Electronics), a wholly owned subsidiary of LG Electronics Inc, South Korea was established in January 1997 in India. It is one of the most formidable brands in consumer electronics – Home Entertainment, home appliances*, HVAC, IT hardware. In India, LG Electronics has earned a premium brand positioning and is an acknowledged trendsetter in the industry. LGEIL’s manufacturing unit at Greater Noida is one of the most eco-friendly units among all LG manufacturing plants in the world. The second Greenfield facility is located at Ranjangaon; Pune which manufacture LED TVs, air conditioners, commercial air conditioning systems, washing machines, refrigerators, and monitors.
*Home Appliances include- Refrigerator, Washing Machine, AC, Water purifier, Microwave, Fan, Dishwasher & Air purifier
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Neeta Linz– neeta.linz@lge.com
Deepika Kukreti– deepika.kukreti@lge.com
Megha Behl– megha.behl@lg-one.com / 9999636849
Nikita Sengupta- Nikita.Sengupta@hkstrategies.com / 8800692096
Ritwik Sawant, Director – Communications, Habitat for Humanity India
Email: ritwiks@hfhindia.org
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