Karrigan Nagar, Tamil Nadu
With few resources and virtually without support, one woman, Lakshmi Ammal, worked for more than twelve years to achieve her dream of homes for her family and neighbours. We were able to work with the community to provide them with environmentally sustainable housing and ecosan toilets.
This project at a glance
- Location: Tamil Nadu, India see on map
- Population: 500
- Main occupation of villagers: Agriculture
- Project start date: 2006
- Length of project: 24 months
- Provided: 38 homes built, each with an ecosan toilet; Clean water provided
- Funded by: Private donor
- Support from: Bless






