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This news article was originally written in Spanish. It has been automatically translated for your convenience. Reasonable efforts have been made to provide an accurate translation, however, no automated translation is perfect nor is it intended to replace a human translator. The original article in Spanish can be viewed at Concluye con éxito el proyecto ganador del Premio BigMat 2008 a la Solidaridad
The work of the Vicente Ferrer Foundation enhances the feeling of solidarity and cohesion of the community

The winning project of the solidarity Prize BigMat 2008 concludes successfully

Drafting Interempresas14/10/2009

October 14, 2009

The prize BigMat for solidarity seeks to recognize those projects which have contributed to creating a more just society committed to the reality that lives. The winner of the 2008, the project of the Vicente Ferrer Foundation for the construction of a housing colony for the 'untouchables' (the most marginalized of the India caste) in the Anantapur region, has become a reality.
Image of the 38 families of the caste of the 'untouchable' beneficiaries of the project
Image of the 38 families of the caste of the 'untouchable' beneficiaries of the project.

Just one year after delivery of the award have completed construction of 38 housing normally and on time, thanks to the participation of the Community Development Committee (democratically elected by men and women of the village)Community Professor and member of the beneficiary families.

Jesus Prieto, general manager of the BigMat group, notes that "we are very pleased to see that our award winning project has been successfully concluded and we are extremely proud to contribute our bit to help build a world and a more just society for all".

Prize BigMat for solidarity, which will convene its next edition in the next few months, very particularly appreciated the justification of the action, the number of direct and indirect beneficiaries, the strategy to address the project and to prolong its continuitythe impact in the area of the project, its viability and the relationship with the construction sector. The award to the best solidarity project, with 24,000 euros, has a biennial periodicity, so that the next call will be held in 2010. It's a recognition that BigMat alternates with the award for architecture, given recently to the Mediapro building of the architects Carlos Ferrater, Patrick Genard and Xavier Martí.

Beneficiary families have participated in the construction of your home to enhance the sense of responsibility and ownership in a community deeply...
Beneficiary families have participated in the construction of your home to enhance the sense of responsibility and ownership in a community deeply conditioned by discrimination.

Much more than a roof

Homes have a total surface area in square metres distributed in a kitchen, a salón-dormitorio and a porch, which is where most of the housework is performed. They build to about 40 centimeters from the ground to avoid flooding, with thick walls of solid brick and Windows of small dimensions to protect themselves from the heat.

Beneficiary families are involved in the construction of your home to enhance the sense of responsibility and ownership in a community deeply conditioned by discrimination.

End of the project, 38 families have adequate housing which has been on behalf of women to protect them, along with their children, the abandonment of their husbands. The feeling of solidarity and cohesion of the community has been promoted to perform joint work which increases self-esteem and sense of dignity. They have also acquired knowledge of construction materials and methods to purchase items at fair prices.

Homes have been in the name of the woman to protect her, with her children, in case of abandonment of her husband
Homes have been in the name of the woman to protect her, with her children, in case of abandonment of her husband.

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