LG AND HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INDIA’S “LIFE’S GOOD - HOPE VILLAGE” PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS THE VALUE OF A HOME DURING THE PANDEMIC

LG Electronics supports Habitat for Humanity India to build homes, sanitation units, solar lights for the holistic development of Kharoshi village, in Pune district Maharashtra

PUNE, 30 September 2021— For families with inadequate and substandard housing, the COVID-19 pandemic was a dire threat. Taking shelter at home was unsafe or even impossible for people living in vulnerable conditions.  A safe and decent home can be the frontline of defense against the coronavirus.

Habitat for Humanity India, a housing nonprofit that helps low-income families build homes and improved sanitation facilities, has partnered with LG Electronics (LG) for a community development project for the people of Kharoshi village located in Khed taluka of Pune district, Maharashtra. In a dedication ceremony held on 28^th September 2021, 12 families were handed over new permanent homes. Seven of the homeowners are women who have lost their husbands, and four homeowners are differently-abled. The homes are equipped with one living room, one bedroom, a kitchen and solar lighting systems. In addition to this, individual household latrines were handed over to 25 families. 

The project titled “Life’s Good – Hope Village” aims to improve the village holistically and has also installed solar street lights for the community in Kharoshi. In addition to the construction of homes, consumer durables including refrigerators, washing machines and water purifiers are being donated to public health centers in the village. The exterior and interior of an educational institution in the village was also thoroughly painted.

“Today was a proud moment for us as homes were handed over to the villagers. We are committed to making life good for all, and LG Hope Village is an extension to this vision. With this support, not just 12 families, but the entire village is empowered. We would also like to applaud our partner Habitat for Humanity for this tremendous work during the pandemic,” said Mr.Young Lak Kim, Managing Director, LG Electronics India.

“Having a decent place to live ensures that a family is safe and secure, not just against the forces of nature like wind and rain, but also against diseases and pandemics. COVID-19 has shown us this. We are grateful to LG for this project which has brought hope for families in the village of Kharoshi. Together, we have been able to develop the village holistically, ensuring that families living here have a safe space to stay,” said Dr. Rajan Samuel, Managing Director of Habitat for Humanity India.

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ABOUT LG ELECTRONICS INDIA PVT. LTD     
LG Electronics India Pvt. Ltd. (“LG Electronics”), a wholly owned subsidiary of LG Electronics, South Korea was established in January 1997 in India. It is one of the most formidable brands in consumer electronics, home appliances, HVAC, IT hardware. In India, LG has earned a premium brand positioning and is the acknowledged trendsetter for the industry. LGEIL's manufacturing unit at Greater Noida is one of the most eco-friendly units among all LG manufacturing plants in the world. The second Greenfield facility is located at Ranjangaon; Pune has the capacity to manufacture LED TV’s, air conditioners, commercial air conditioning systems, washing machines, refrigerators, and monitors.

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ABOUT HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INDIA

Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity began in 1976 as a grassroots effort. The housing organization has since grown to become a leading global non-profit working in more than 70 countries. Habitat for Humanity has supported more than 37 million people by helping them build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat started working in India in 1983, it builds and improves homes and sanitation units, and provide humanitarian aid and disaster resilient shelter solutions in the aftermath of natural disasters.

Through financial support, volunteering or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Through shelter, we empower.

To learn more, donate or volunteer, visit www.habitatindia.org

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Ritwik Sawant, Director – Communications, Habitat for Humanity India |ritwiks@hfhindia.org

Rutuja Powle, Manager – Communications, Habitat for Humanity India | rutujap@hfhindia.org