In 2006 and 2008 typhoons Durian and Fengshen struck the Philippines destroying 250.000 houses and affecting 6.500.000 people. The Philippine Red Cross, with support of IFRC, launched a reconstruction and recovery programme to help people build their own homes while introducing more durable shelter solutions. The assistance included the provision of construction materials, tools, a basic house plan and a manual to build safely. About 14000 beneficiary families have adopted these improved construction techniques.
The trouble in the Phils is that tradesman Carpenters Electricians Construction workers etc are not valued and its a lowly job, but in the west construction workers can earn good money and are valued and considered to be SKILLED also have higher motivation in their work and a pride in doing a good job.
WELLBRAN 1 year ago