{"id":3217,"date":"2026-06-16T11:43:43","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T11:43:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/?p=3217"},"modified":"2026-06-16T11:43:45","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T11:43:45","slug":"addis-ababa-from-dilapidated-shelters-to-decent-homes-a-new-chapter-for-residents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/addis-ababa-from-dilapidated-shelters-to-decent-homes-a-new-chapter-for-residents\/","title":{"rendered":"Addis Ababa: From Dilapidated Shelters to Decent Homes, a New Chapter for Residents"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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AMN PLUS-June 16,2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The lives of elderly and vulnerable residents in Addis Ababa who, for decades, lived in dilapidated, overcrowded, and unsafe houses lacking basic sanitation have undergone a remarkable transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Citizens who once faced severe daily hardships are now living in improved conditions that provide greater comfort, safety, and dignity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Launched by the city administration in collaboration with investors, public institutions, and youth volunteers, the large-scale housing construction and renovation campaign has gone far beyond providing shelter. It has become a significant social initiative that has improved the living conditions of tens of thousands of residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the defining features of the program is that it extends beyond the demolition and reconstruction of aging structures. The initiative has helped create well-planned residential communities equipped with improved sanitation facilities, clean surroundings, and green public spaces that enhance the quality of urban life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Beneficiaries have not only received new homes but have also been provided with essential household furnishings. In addition, several months’ worth of food supplies were distributed to help residents transition smoothly into their new living environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The success of the campaign has been supported by thousands of young volunteers who contributed their labor, skills, and time as part of their civic responsibility. Real estate developers and prominent investors have also played a major role by financing and constructing residential blocks through significant social contributions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond improving housing conditions, the initiative has enhanced access to clean drinking water and proper sanitation services, helping to reduce residents’ exposure to health risks associated with inadequate living environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Neighborhoods that were once characterized by deteriorating housing and poor infrastructure have been transformed into clean and attractive residential communities. This has strengthened the sense of safety and security among residents, particularly elderly people living alone and women, while also contributing to the ongoing transformation of the capital’s urban landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Achieved through the coordinated efforts of government institutions, local communities, and private-sector partners, the initiative demonstrates how collective action and social solidarity can help address major urban challenges and improve the lives of vulnerable citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Leta Teresa<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

AMN PLUS-June 16,2026 The lives of elderly and vulnerable residents in Addis Ababa who, for decades, lived in dilapidated, overcrowded, and unsafe houses lacking basic sanitation have undergone a remarkable transformation. Citizens who once faced severe daily hardships are now living in improved conditions that provide greater comfort, safety, and dignity. Launched by the city […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[14,13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3217","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-addis-ababa-affairs","category-social","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3217","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3217"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3217\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3224,"href":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3217\/revisions\/3224"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3217"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3217"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3217"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}