Miss Diva 2017 Winners Builds Homes for Underprivileged Families of Karjat
Mumbai: The winner of Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva 2017 Shraddha Shashidhar, along with Apeksha Porwal, Miss Diva 2017 2nd runner-up and Peden Ongmunamgyal, Miss Diva 2017 Supranational participated in the ‘BUILD’ campaign initiated by Habitat for Humanity India. Three of them volunteered to build home of Harichandra Rere who lives with his family in Karjat, Maharashtra. By associating with this initiative, they aim to spread awareness for the cause of decent shelter and improved sanitation for underprivileged families in India.
Harichandra Rere (32) the beneficiary of this build activity, lost his house in the last year’s rains. The only thing left of the house that Harichandra resided in for the past 7 years are the bamboos which holds the roof. Harichandra with his wife Girja (28) and daughter Pushpa (10) has been sharing a roof with his brother for the past one year. Even before the rains destroyed their home, there was water leakage from the roof during rains and fear of reptiles entering their home. There is no electricity in the house and no water supply. Harichandra is a farmer by profession and has a small land where he cultivates rice. Girja helps in earning money for the family by doing labour work. “It is very difficult to be at home in someone else’s house. Eventually own house is our house” expressed Girja. Pushpa, the only daughter is very bubbly and enthusiastic girl. She studies in the 4th standard and is very good in her studies. Harichandra has very high expectations from Pushpa. “I have only one daughter and I have big dreams for her. I want her to focus only on her studies and excel in life. My own house will help me build a better life for her.” said, Harichandra
Shraddha Shashidhar, Winner of Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva 2017, said, “As an individual of this country, it is the responsibility of each one of us to work towards the upliftment of our society. I am truly humbled to be here today with Habitat for Humanity India to build homes for the underpriviledged.”
Apeksha Porwal, Miss Diva 2017 2nd runner-up, said, “I am so excited to be apart of this build activity organised by Habitat for Humanity India. It is heart-warming how the village people welcomed us and let us be apart of them. Undoubtedly, Habitat for Humanity is a wonderful organisation we have partnered with and I would love to be apart of such activities in future.”
Peden Ongmunamgyal, Miss Diva 2017 Supranational, said, “I sincerely appreciate the efforts of Habitat for Humanity India for organising such a build activity where people like us could devote our time and sweat for such a beautiful cause. Helping someone to build their home is the best feeling one could get. I wish Habitat all the best for their future and hope that they continue the good work and spread happiness.
Rajan Samuel, Managing Director, Habitat for Humanity India, said, “Our aim is to better the lives of people living in the hamlets of Karjat by providing access to improved shelter and sanitation facilities. I am thankful to Apeksha Porwal, Shraddha Shashidhar and Peden Ongmunamgyal for being apart of this Build Activity and supporting our mission of building a world where everyone has a decent place to live.”