A single mother’s dream finally came true on Christmas Day as she received the keys to her brand-new home under a government-led programme.
For 35 years, Rosanna Gobin had been paying rent, but this year marked the end of that journey and the start of a new chapter in stability and hope. The Adequate Housing and Urban Accessibility Programme has provided homes to 18 families from the East Bank and West Bank of Demerara, directly improving the lives of vulnerable families.
The programme, implemented through a partnership between the Government of Guyana and the Inter-American Development Bank, has already delivered roads, drainage, street lights, and community facilities. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Housing noted that handing over keys represents far more than bricks and mortar, but rather years of planning, dedication, and teamwork.
The occasion was celebrated as a meaningful milestone and a powerful reminder of what strong partnerships and a shared vision can achieve. Minister within the Ministry of Housing highlighted the tangible support provided by the IDB and the importance of effective implementation to ensure the programme’s objectives were met.
The event symbolised more than homeownership; it represented dignity, security, and generational upliftment – a powerful reminder that with partnership, perseverance, and vision, lives can truly be transformed, one home at a time.
Source: guyanachronicle.com
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