Renovations Provide New Space to Grow

With over half of our residents over the age of 12, we found their living space bursting at the seams. Due to our growing number of adolescents, it became necessary to divide the boys and girls. Previously in the AP house, the boys and girls lived in separate rooms, side by side. A generous grant from MAP enabled us to expand our facility.

The renovations took place in an apartment next door to the AP house. A wall was taken down between two rooms to create one large sleeping area for the boys. A new, adjoining room was created for our live-in male staff member, Makara. He looks after the boys and ensures they are carrying out their daily chores and upkeep of the new dormitory. AP girls are now spread out between the old boys room as well as their original room. Now there is plenty of space for all twelve girls, and even room for a couple more! The boys and girls are all ecstatic about the privacy and freedom that comes with their new living space.

Aziza’s Place was proud to hire the father and uncle of several AP residents for the renovation project. Relying on family members ensured the construction was of high-quality, and provided them with much needed income. We plan to use them on a regular basis for our maintenance needs.

The opportunity to expand was critical to the growth and well-being of our resident children. We are grateful to have partners like MAP to help us grow.