Someone Saved My Life Tonight
Elton John sang those words and now a lot of people in Cambodia will be singing them too.
Habitat for Humanity just launched a major project in Cambodia, working alongside four partners, to improve the living conditions of people living with HIV/AIDS. The project is supported by the Elton John AIDS Foundation, the UK philanthropic arm of Sir Elton John.
Over the next two years $1,220,000 will bring safe, decent housing to 320 families comprising orphaned and vulnerable children (OVC) and those infected/affected by HIV/AIDS. Approximately 8.8 % of children living in Cambodia under 18 are orphans.
This is the first Habitat project in Cambodia to support some of the country’s most socially and economically vulnerable and marginalized people to fulfill the great human need of housing . A total of 120 new houses will be built and 200 homes rehabilitated or repaired. The project will also increase livelihood opportunities by training family members in construction skills.
Lets sing some of Elton’s songs and all feel the love tonight as we we volunteer or donate to Habitiat for Humanity and The Elton John Foundation.
The Elton John Foundation was founded by Sir Elton John to support innovative HIV prevention programs, efforts to eliminate stigma and discrimination associated with HIV/AIDS, and direct care and support services for people living with HIV/AIDS. Collectively, the two organizations have raised over $220 million since inception in support of projects in 55 countries around the world, including significant funding dedicated to programs in their respective home countries.
Habitat for Humanity International is a non profit Christian housing ministry that seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action.Through volunteer labor and donations of money and materials, Habitat builds and rehabilitates simple, decent houses alongside homeowner (partner) families.
