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HOUSE OF SHALOM
In 2017 we have purchased a section of land with the vision of developing a ‘House of Shalom’ – a safe, life-transforming house for survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation.
THE PROPERTY
The main house, a brick building is on two levels. It has eight bedrooms, two kitchens, two bathrooms and two additional toilets. There is also a separate two- bedroom house on the ground floor, which is attached to the main building but with a separate entrance. It has two small rooms, a kitchen and a bathroom.
The house is currently unfinished; the windows and gates have been installed, doors and interior are still to be done.
MARCH 2017
OCTOBER 2022
OPERATION OF THE HOUSE OF SHALOM AS A SHELTER
It is understood there is currently just one other safe house in the country we are working in, which is registered as a public organization, but due to strict governmental surveillance its capacity and functionality is limited.
House of Shalom will be functioning as a privately-owned family foster home. We will appoint a designated person or a family to manage the house and look after the women and children that will reside in it. This will enable us to serve the community without violating any legal requirements.
Additional support, resources, training, staff and volunteers will be provided as they become available.
BUDGET/PLAN
Phase One – Purchase and Initial Development
Since March 2017 we have raised USD $130,114. Here is what we were able to accomplish with these funds.
PRODUCED WORKS:
1. Purchased the house USD $50,000
2. Security deposit of USD $21,000 made towards two additional blocks of land, outstanding USD $9000
3. Second floor completed (brick)
4. Seismic belt built around the perimeter of the second floor
5. The main gate installed
6. Fences raised on the two additional blocks of land
7. Heating system in guest house installed
8. Roof and windows installed
9. Completed the guest house for the host family
10. Plumbing, electricity & underfloor heating installed
11. Soak hole completed
Phase Two – Development of the Main House
WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE:
• Install the main door
• Build a roof over the main entrance
• Plaster the rest of the house
Total needed: USD $40,000
When phase two is completed, plans can be made for further developments, such as: interior design, kitchen, bathroom and laundry set-up, furniture and associated costs.