Ve'lekhaya Project

I know I've mentioned the WLCC before on this blog - but as they are always busy with projects, I thought it best to share the following project with you. These photos will probably not even come close to the real thing, but it will hopefully inspire you...

The Windhoek Life Change Centre (WLCC) was established in 2002 by a number of businessmen and church leaders who felt the urge to address the needs of poor and needy people in Windhoek. Since that time, the WLCC has grown from strength to strength, and it has become an establishment that truly changes the lives of people not just on physical levels, but by addressing their emotional and spiritual needs as well.

One of the many needs are people who are forced to live in sub-humane conditions as the cost of housing is often excessive or housing is simply not available. When natural disasters occur people are displaced and have to seek emergency shelter. What awaits them... a tent or sub-standard shack? Every human-being should have an equal opportunity to adequate shelter. This is why the WLCC developed a dedicated house building project.

Wispeco Namibia has made a generous donation towards the WLCC project by donating two brand new Vel'ekhayas to show their support to the project. The Vel'ekhaya is an excellent alternatie to the traditional shacks found in most rural areas in Namibia. It can also act as temporary classrooms and for contractor labour camps.

In conjunctions with Wispeco who are the suppliers of the Vel'ekhaya concept, the focus has been placed on the building of prefab houses that will improve the living conditions of people in comparison to the traditional shack. The Vel'ekhaya system is based on the concept of an insulated panel system with a polyurethane inner core that is "sandwiched" in between two external weather proof boards. The panels are easily assembled to set up your new Vel'ekhaya in no time.

WLCC selected 2 women that have been actively involved in the activities of the WLCC for the past 3 years and donated the houses to them as part of their commitment to improve their living conditions. Wispeco & WLCC are looking to expand the project further and to erect as many as possible of the Vel'ekhayas in the near future with the help of the community's assistance. Therefore ANY donations or sponsorships towards this project is MOST welcome!

Any person who wishes to contribute or who wishes to learn about the MANY other projects of the WLCC, please feel welcome to contact me via email (susan@susannelphotography.com) and I will put you in contact with the best people to assist you.