After the floods, a safe brick home for Rajab Ali in Jalalpur Pirwala, Pakistan

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Build a House for a Father Caring for a Sick Child

Rajab Ali is a daily-wage labourer in Jalalpur Pirwala. He supports his wife and three young sons on about £25 to £30 a month, and much of that went on rent.

His son, Muhammad Irtaza, aged 7, has thalassemia and needs regular blood transfusions and treatment. When the floods came, paying rent became impossible and the family had no safe place to stay.

Jalalpur Pirwala, Punjab, Pakistan5 household members
Low, irregular income
Rajab Ali earns about £25 to £30 a month as a labourer.
A child with thalassemia
Muhammad Irtaza needs frequent, costly medical care.
Rent they could not pay
After the floods, the family could no longer afford rent.
Beneficiary profile Verified on site by the field team
Beneficiary
Rajab Ali
Father’s name
Nazir Ahmad
Occupation
Daily-wage labourer
Household size
5 members
Monthly income
About £25 to £30
Location
Jalalpur Pirwala, Punjab, Pakistan
Health / circumstances
Son Muhammad Irtaza (7) has thalassemia; family was renting
Family membersRajab Ali · father & head of householdHis wifeMuhammad Irtaza · 7Muhammad Muntazir · 5Zulqarnain · 2

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 Rajab Ali?

Rajab Ali is a daily-wage labourer from Jalalpur Pirwala, Punjab, Pakistan. He lives with his wife and three young sons and earns about £25 to £30 a month.

Why did Rajab Ali’s family need a new home?

The family was renting, and rent took much of their small income. Their son Muhammad Irtaza has thalassemia and needs costly care. After the floods, rent became impossible, so a home of their own was the only safe option.

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 Rajab Ali’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.