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Rahela Chachi — House Construction

Alternative Identity: Rahela Chachi Project

The Problem: An Elderly Woman in a Dilapidated Hut

Rahela Chachi, an elderly widow living in a village in Sirajganj, was living in a collapsing hut near a pond. The structure was rotten, and the tin roof was filled with holes, leaving her exposed to rain, wind, and wild animals. Having no family to support her, she relied entirely on whatever food she could beg from neighbors each day. During the cold winter nights, her survival was at critical risk.

Our team discovered her during the Winter 2025 campaign. We immediately decided to allocate a portion of the raised funds to construct a brand new house for her and secure her basic food supplies.

Rebuilding a Home and Restoring Dignity

We spent 36,650 BDT to build a safe, sturdy house from scratch. Our Sirajganj volunteers procured corrugated tin sheets, wooden posts, and doors. The itemized cost breakdown was:

  • Tin Sheets: 21,090 BDT
  • Poles: 3,700 BDT
  • Wood: 6,000 BDT
  • Hardware (Doors, Windows, Nails): 1,860 BDT
  • Labor: 4,000 BDT
Additionally, we delivered a comprehensive food supply worth 4,000 BDT (including 50kg of rice, 5kg of lentils, oil, salt, and mixed fruits) to ensure she did not have to beg for food during the winter months. Today, Rahela Chachi has a safe, waterproof home and a sense of hope.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How was the funding for Rahela Chachi raised?

A: The funding was raised as part of the overall Project 16: Winter Relief Campaign 2025. We allocated 40,650 BDT from the surplus collection to fund her house and food.

Q: What did the food delivery package contain?

A: It contained 2 sacks (50kg total) of rice, 5kg of lentils, salt, 2L of oil, and 500 BDT worth of fresh mixed fruits (apples, oranges, grapes) for nutrition.

Q: Are there other house construction projects?

A: Yes, this project applied the learnings from Project 11: Tara Banu's House Foundation Repair to build a home from the ground up.

The Impact Created

Safe home built. Food delivered. Security, dignity, and hope restored.

Beneficiary Spotlight

“An elderly woman living in a collapsing house who struggled to find food daily. We built a new, secure home for her and provided essential food supplies.”

Rahela Chachi (individual)

Audit Verification

  • Total Deployments

    ৳40,650

  • Beneficiaries Assisted

    Rahela Chachi — an elderly woman whose house was collapsing, and who was reliant on daily community charity for food.

  • Field Geography

    Sirajganj (village, house near pond)

  • Case Timeline

    2025-12 → 2025-12-28

Context Impact Estimate

Check the estimated outcome equivalents that a contribution of this size yields in the field.

Contribution Size৳2,500 BDT
Equivalent Outcome

Contributes approximately 6% of the raw construction materials (cement, tin sheets, bamboo poles).

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