After the floods, a safe brick home for Nazia Bibi in Jalalpur Pirwala, Pakistan

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Build a House for a Widowed Mother of Seven

Nazia Bibi is a widow in Jalalpur Pirwala. She is raising seven children on her own, two sons and five daughters, and is the only carer for a household of eight.

When the floods hit Jalalpur Pirwala, the family lost their home completely. With eight people depending on her, the children were left exposed to harsh weather, with nowhere safe to stay.

Jalalpur Pirwala, Punjab, Pakistan8 household members
A widow on her own
Nazia Bibi is the only carer for her whole family.
Seven children to raise
Two sons and five daughters depend on her every day.
Home lost to floods
The family’s home was destroyed, leaving eight people exposed.
Beneficiary profile Verified on site by the field team
Beneficiary
Nazia Bibi
Husband
Muhammad Arshad (late)
Occupation
Widow
Household size
8 members
Location
Jalalpur Pirwala, Punjab, Pakistan
Family membersNazia Bibi · mother & head of household2 sons5 daughters

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 Nazia Bibi?

Nazia Bibi is a widow from Jalalpur Pirwala, Punjab, Pakistan. She is raising seven children on her own, two sons and five daughters, in a household of eight.

Why did Nazia Bibi’s family need a new home?

The floods destroyed the family’s home completely. As the only carer for eight people, Nazia Bibi had no way to rebuild, and her children were left exposed to harsh weather.

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 Nazia Bibi’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.