Building Hope
It’s no secret that there are more displaced people in the world today than at any other time in history. These families have come from war zones, natural disaster locations, and nations with macro economic uncertainties; they have become scattered and congregated to find any form of shelter. Fathers and mothers watch for the sun as it rises over their temporary dwellings, and children wait for the darkness so that they can block out the reality of where they find themselves. They rise with no sense of purpose and go to sleep with no sense of hope for the future. We are working to arrive at more effective solutions.
In our vast amount of research, we discovered that Physiological distress in Japan’s record breaking earthquakes were heightened by families living in temporary housing. So much so, that they needed to receive mental health support later on. In addition to this, the reports after Hurricane Katrina in 2005 showed that people who were moved frequently and didn’t have stability, had higher degrees of stress than those who were able to find something that was more permanent.
Our fundamental goal at the Kauri Foundation is to see displaced and battered people given the opportunity to move into a stable and dignified housing structure. Giving them a place to dream again.
A Huffington Post article on the power of hope, puts it well. “Hope affects human lives by alleviating the pain of uncertainty.” Give people hope, and you give them the power to innovate, rebuild, and re-establish themselves.
The Kauri Foundation brings a housing solution that puts context into sustainable development, innovative solutions, and clean water projects. We have made it our vision is to build communities that continue to thrive long after our homes are constructed. These innovative housing structures enable people to belong and prosper again.
We are on a mission to see all displaced families in post-disaster communities have a place to call home and to build hope once more
References
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-power-of-hope_2_b_10007390
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/between-cultures/201704/belonging
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/04/world/europe/uk-grenfell-tower-survivors-fire.html
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/262694942_The_Impact_of_Housing_Displacement_on_the_Mental_Health_of_Low-Income_Parents_After_Hurricane_Katrina
