Dwaraknath Reddy Ramanarpanam Trust
Housing with AVAS
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Facilitating access to secure shelter, DRRT worked with AVAS and supported interventions
MRS Palya slum in Bangalore was unique in that it comprised of hundreds of families living in different pockets in the same neighbourhood with differing levels of threats and fears of demolition.
With AVAS’ intervention 165 families from the “hill top slum”got organized and a novel slum rehousing project was completed with peoples participation. DRRT facilitated this process by extending financial support - a revolving fund was given as the collateral to spur the project to action. This saved the project from becoming a non-starter. The completed houses are a testimony of peoples capabilities.
Vyalikaval Slum
Before
After
Organizing
Community For Change
The slum dwellers of the vyaliakval slum were instrumental in building the nationally acclaimed chowdaiah hall. However they were always looked upon as” eyesores” and their poverty had to be hidden to keep the place looking tidy.
AVAS succeeded in establishing their land rights and building interim housing. The community has grown since and a new revitalized housing project has been proposed. DRRT supported the housing by helping the families with the initial investment , after which they were able to slowly build up on the foundations.
Lakshmipuram
Before
After
Organizing
Community For Change
Lakshmipuram slum was under threat of demolition. Years of peoples struggles through AVAS changed that and community got integrated into its once hostile neighborhood. AVAS won the National Habitat Award for this project. DRRT supported the subsequent development programs for children and youth.