June 24, 2010 - 14:08 AMT
Habitat for Humanity launches new projects in Armenia

In its efforts to offer affordable housing solutions to low-income families in Armenia in need of decent housing conditions, Habitat for Humanity has recently launched several projects in various regions of Armenia.

HFH Armenia is implementing housing intervention and housing micro financing projects in Yerevan, as well as in the regions of Ararat, Lori, Tavush, Gegharkunik and the city of Spitak.

“For the first time since independence of Armenia, our new partner families have the opportunity to improve their homes and their lives thanks to the housing micro loans provided by the HFH Armenia,” said Narine Terzyan, HFH Armenia Housing Finance Manager.

Social housing is another innovative project that Habitat Armenia in involved into. The initiative will be implemented by a consortium of three Armenian organizations in partnership with several Dutch organizations experienced in the housing sector.

HFH Armenia has served 126 partner families in the past year, thus bringing the total number to 580. The organization targets at serving another 600 families in the coming years.