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Eureka HomesImplemented by AID INDIA
TN Flood Rehab: Huts to Homes Project
Koovathur Colony, Near Kalpakkam
for
Selvi, Kumar and their two children
Eureka Homes Project: 2
Selvi and Kumar work as day wage labourers. Kumar has epilepsy and the family is
entirely run by Selvi. Their monthly family income is around Rs. 4000 ($70).
Eureka Homes
The flood completely destroyed Selvi’s hut.
Selvi was so shattered that she refused to talk or eat for an entire week.
Eureka Homes
Eureka Homes coordinator Samu discussed with the village community. Though they
were all affected by floods, everyone agreed that Selvi’s hut reconstruction was the
top priority. The villagers knew Selvi was the poorest and had suffered the most. This
upfront discussion prevented ill-will and got the whole village involved in the project.
Eureka Homes
First we dismantled the broken hut. Selvi and Kumar were fully involved in all aspects
of the planning and construction. This activity also got them out of their depression!
Eureka Homes
After the broken hut was completely cleared, the community conducted a small
pooja to start the house construction. Selvi’s entire plot area is only 190 sqft.
Eureka Homes
Though we were only constructing the ground floor, we made the foundation strong
with RCC beams so that later Selvi could construct another floor on top. Eureka Homes
Selvi and Kumar are constructing the floor of the house. The floor height was raised
by two steps so that rain water does not enter the house even during heavy rains.
Eureka Homes
Then brick walls around the house was built. Eureka Homes
We were planning a cheaper metal frame door. But a local carpenter offered a good wooden
door at a low price for Selvi. This door and cement windows were also placed into position.
Eureka Homes
First the iron rods for the roof frame was placed. Then Galvanized Iron (GI) sheets
were lifted and fixed on the frame. Finally a layer of bricks was laid on the edges.
Eureka Homes
An hour of work and a small kitchen is ready! Eureka Homes
A few more hours and two shelves and the entrance steps are also ready!
Eureka Homes
After the bricks were covered with a cement finish, a coat of white primer was painted.
Eureka Homes
A final coat of blue paint for the walls and white paint for the doors
and a brand new house is ready for Selvi and family to move in! Eureka Homes
23rd Dec 2015 to 7th Jan 2016: A transformation in 16 days!
From a totally destroyed hut to a brand new house for Selvi’s Family
Selvi’s family is super thrilled with their new home. They and we are hopeful that this new
house will keep them more healthy and the money they earlier spent on medicines and on
annual repairs of their hut will now be spent on the education of their two girls.
The construction also provided employment for 6 local labourers who were also affected by the floods.
The floor area of the house is 190 sqft and the total cost of the construction was Rs. 1.5 Lakhs ($2500).
Eureka Homes

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AID India construts Eureka Homes at Koovathur Colony

  • 1. Eureka HomesImplemented by AID INDIA TN Flood Rehab: Huts to Homes Project Koovathur Colony, Near Kalpakkam for Selvi, Kumar and their two children Eureka Homes Project: 2
  • 2. Selvi and Kumar work as day wage labourers. Kumar has epilepsy and the family is entirely run by Selvi. Their monthly family income is around Rs. 4000 ($70). Eureka Homes
  • 3. The flood completely destroyed Selvi’s hut. Selvi was so shattered that she refused to talk or eat for an entire week. Eureka Homes
  • 4. Eureka Homes coordinator Samu discussed with the village community. Though they were all affected by floods, everyone agreed that Selvi’s hut reconstruction was the top priority. The villagers knew Selvi was the poorest and had suffered the most. This upfront discussion prevented ill-will and got the whole village involved in the project. Eureka Homes
  • 5. First we dismantled the broken hut. Selvi and Kumar were fully involved in all aspects of the planning and construction. This activity also got them out of their depression! Eureka Homes
  • 6. After the broken hut was completely cleared, the community conducted a small pooja to start the house construction. Selvi’s entire plot area is only 190 sqft. Eureka Homes
  • 7. Though we were only constructing the ground floor, we made the foundation strong with RCC beams so that later Selvi could construct another floor on top. Eureka Homes
  • 8. Selvi and Kumar are constructing the floor of the house. The floor height was raised by two steps so that rain water does not enter the house even during heavy rains. Eureka Homes
  • 9. Then brick walls around the house was built. Eureka Homes
  • 10. We were planning a cheaper metal frame door. But a local carpenter offered a good wooden door at a low price for Selvi. This door and cement windows were also placed into position. Eureka Homes
  • 11. First the iron rods for the roof frame was placed. Then Galvanized Iron (GI) sheets were lifted and fixed on the frame. Finally a layer of bricks was laid on the edges. Eureka Homes
  • 12. An hour of work and a small kitchen is ready! Eureka Homes
  • 13. A few more hours and two shelves and the entrance steps are also ready! Eureka Homes
  • 14. After the bricks were covered with a cement finish, a coat of white primer was painted. Eureka Homes
  • 15. A final coat of blue paint for the walls and white paint for the doors and a brand new house is ready for Selvi and family to move in! Eureka Homes
  • 16. 23rd Dec 2015 to 7th Jan 2016: A transformation in 16 days! From a totally destroyed hut to a brand new house for Selvi’s Family Selvi’s family is super thrilled with their new home. They and we are hopeful that this new house will keep them more healthy and the money they earlier spent on medicines and on annual repairs of their hut will now be spent on the education of their two girls. The construction also provided employment for 6 local labourers who were also affected by the floods. The floor area of the house is 190 sqft and the total cost of the construction was Rs. 1.5 Lakhs ($2500). Eureka Homes