After the floods, a safe brick home for Ghulam Fatima in Jalalpur Pirwala, Pakistan

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Build a House for a Labourer’s Family of Three

Ghulam Fatima lives in Jalalpur Pirwala with her husband, Jafar Hussain, and their son, Muzammil, aged 11. The family depends on a small income from labour work to meet daily needs.

During the floods, the family’s whole home collapsed and was completely destroyed. With so little money, rebuilding on their own was impossible, leaving them exposed to severe weather.

Jalalpur Pirwala, Punjab, Pakistan3 household members
Small labour income
The family relies on limited daily labour earnings.
A young son
Muzammil, aged 11, needs a safe home to grow up in.
Home collapsed in floods
The family’s home was destroyed, leaving them without shelter.
Beneficiary profile Verified on site by the field team
Beneficiary
Ghulam Fatima
Husband
Jafar Hussain
Occupation
Labourer household
Household size
3 members
Location
Jalalpur Pirwala, Punjab, Pakistan
Family membersGhulam Fatima · motherJafar Hussain · fatherMuzammil · 11

Technical specifications

  • Family room: 1 multi-purpose living and sleeping room
  • Attached washroom: 1 internal washroom, directly accessible from the family room
  • Walls & structure: Burnt-brick masonry with cement plastering
  • Flooring: Durable cement concrete flooring
  • Roof: Weather-resistant, reinforced roof design
  • Main door: Heavy-duty protective metal door
  • Ventilation: Dedicated windows for air circulation and light
  • Water supply: Water delivery arrangement with overhead storage tank
  • Electrical: Essential wiring, surface light points and a ceiling fan
  • Solar power: Solar panel, charge controller and storage battery
  • Greening: Trees and plants around the perimeter of the home
From donation to doorstep

How your donation becomes a home

  1. 1

    Family verified on site

  2. 2

    You fund the home

  3. 3

    The home is built

  4. 4

    Handover, with proof to you

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FAQS

Everything you need to know about building a home for a flood-affected family.

Who is Ghulam Fatima?

Ghulam Fatima is a mother from Jalalpur Pirwala, Punjab, Pakistan. She lives with her husband, Jafar Hussain, and their son, Muzammil, on a small labour income.

Why did Ghulam Fatima’s family need a new home?

The floods made the family’s home collapse completely. With very little money, they could not rebuild on their own and were left without safe shelter.

What does £1,500 build?

£1,500 is the total cost of one complete, flood-resilient home: a family living and sleeping room, an attached washroom, burnt-brick walls with cement plaster, a concrete floor, a reinforced weather-resistant roof, a heavy-duty metal door, ventilation windows, and trees planted around the home.

Does the new home have electricity and water?

Yes. Each home has a full solar power system (panel, charge controller and storage battery) running the wiring, light points and a ceiling fan, plus a water supply with an overhead storage tank.

How do I know Donate Directly really built the home?

Donate Directly visited and documented the site before and after construction, and photographed the handover to Ghulam Fatima’s family on site. Donors receive before and after photos and video, and a case study like this one for the family they help.

Can I fund a home for another family with Donate Directly?

Yes. Through Donate Directly, you can give £1,500 to build a complete home, or £125 a month for a year. Smaller gifts, such as £750 for half a home, go towards the next family’s home.