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Habitat receives $1M boost from GT&T
GT&T, as part of an annual programme yesterday donated $1M to the Habitat for Hunanity Guyana Inc. that will go to help building one home for a needy family. In picture, second from left, is GT&T’s Deputy General Manager - Public Communication Terry Holder, and William Harris, Chairman of HFHG (fourth from right), along with other GT&T and Habitat for Humanity officials.
A non-profit organization, which since 1995 has helped provided homes to over 2,000 families in Guyana, says that it is partnering with more organizations in an effort to improve its services.
The announcement was made yesterday by Chairman of Habitat for Humanity Guyana Inc. (HFHG), William Harris, shortly after the entity received a $1M boost from the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT&T).
The donation by GT&T, made at the company’s Brickdam office, has been an ongoing one for over 10 years now since officials of the Habitat for Humanity International had paid a visit to the telecommunication company appealing for assistance.
According to GT&T Deputy General Manager – Public Communication, Terry Holder, his company has over time been investing in several social, health, sports and community development projects.
With its assistance initiatives reviewed from time to time, projects like those of the HFHG are good for GT&T staffers who work together with the organization on projects.
According to Chairman Harris, the donation from GT&T is almost half of the cost of homes built by his organization, which averages around $2.3M.
He noted that HFHG is assessing its programmes and is eyeing other organizations like the University of Guyana and developmental companies to further improve it.
Turning his attention to the cost of homes, Harris pointed out that while they should not cost more than 7% of a potential owner’s gross earnings, the reality is that current banking conditions are forcing a situation where up to 40% may have to be paid.
Not only does this “ridiculously high” amount place extra burden on home owners but it reduces the possibilities of crucial household supplies not being available because of less available cash.
Habitat for Humanity Guyana is recognized as a non-profit organization under the laws of Guyana and received its official affiliation with Habitat for Humanity International in 1995. In 2003, it celebrated the completion of its 200th house and received Habitat for Humanity International’s regional award for achievement in advocacy.
Habitat homes in Guyana are an average of 500 square feet with two bedrooms and plumbing, but no electricity. They are built of reinforced concrete.
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