On October 29, the IOG Foundation for Housing held a ceremony to hand over the keys to 56 new homes to vulnerable families in the Tadjourah region of Djibouti. This latest allocation brings the total number of homes distributed in the country's five interior regions to 516. The initiative is part of President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh's social housing policy aimed at providing decent housing for low-income households and improving their living conditions.
The ceremony was attended by several high-ranking officials, including the Director-General of the IOG Foundation, Mahamoud Ali Osman, the President's advisor, Ali Mohamed Dimbio, the Prefect of Tadjourah region, Mohamed Houmed Abass, and the President of the Tadjourah Regional Council, Idriss Ambassa. The 56 beneficiary families were selected from the Social Register managed by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Solidarity, based on criteria such as disability, lack of property ownership, and large family size.
The IOG Foundation's housing program is a key component of President Guelleh's policy to promote social justice and reduce territorial inequalities. The program focuses on providing decent housing for vulnerable populations, including people with disabilities, large families, and those without homes. The foundation's efforts aim to create a more stable and secure living environment for these families, enabling them to integrate fully into society.
The housing allocation in Tadjourah is part of a broader effort to address the needs of disadvantaged communities across Djibouti. The 516 homes distributed so far are spread across the five interior regions, with 130 homes each in Ali-Sabieh and Dikhil, 100 homes each in Arta and Obock, and 56 homes in Tadjourah. This distribution reflects the government's commitment to promoting social justice and reducing inequalities.
Beneficiaries of the housing program have expressed their gratitude to President Guelleh for the support, describing it as a generous and humanitarian gesture. For many of them, particularly those with disabilities, this allocation marks a significant turning point after years of living in difficult conditions. They see the housing as a vital step towards improving their daily lives and securing a better future.
The Prefect of Tadjourah, Mohamed Houmed Abass, highlighted the rigorous selection process used to identify beneficiaries, based on their level of vulnerability. He noted that the recipients were surprised by the announcement, having received no prior information about their allocation. The Director-General of the IOG Foundation emphasized the President's ongoing efforts to support disadvantaged populations and stressed the importance of decent housing in the government's social policy.
The IOG Foundation's housing program in Tadjourah and other regions of Djibouti demonstrates the government's commitment to social solidarity and inclusion. By providing decent housing for vulnerable families, the initiative aims to create a more equitable society and promote sustainable development. The program is set to continue, with the goal of addressing the housing needs of more disadvantaged households across the country.
Key points
- The IOG Foundation has distributed 516 homes in Djibouti's five interior regions as part of President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh's social housing policy.
