Habitat for Humanity facilitates the provision of quality housing for disadvantaged communities, bringing dignity back to the people. Those who receive houses have to complete a programme teaching them the values of home ownership, also becoming involved in building houses for other people in their community.
Due to studies showing that communities that do not have adequate housing are vulnerable to disease, Habitat for Humanity's initiative helps those who receive houses to live healthier lives.
TCM, in conjunction with HP and Absa (including Telkom, SAS Institute and Software AG) have built 10 houses in Katlehong, Ekurhuleni. The companies have financed the building material and supplied the labour with their own staff to build these houses at the end of November 2007, culminating in a handover ceremony that took place on 30 November.
The above initiative demonstrates TCM's, alongside Absa, HP, SAS Institute, Telkom, TCM and Software AG's commitment to SA through their partnership with Habitat for Humanity:
* To create a sentiment that home-building projects such as this one contribute to nation building.
* To create a sentiment that each South African can make a difference.
TCM is proud to partner with Habitat for Humanity South Africa in making housing a reality and is committed to continue with initiatives in providing a better life for all South Africans.
Ashley Turnbull
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