Oko: 60 members of vulnerable families receive decent housing

Author: Jean Kelly KOUASSIPublished on: November 4, 2026Country: Côte d’Ivoire
Society & Lifestyle
Oko: 60 members of vulnerable families receive decent housing

Habitat for Humanity Côte d’Ivoire handed over six new homes to vulnerable families in the village of Oko at a ceremony held on October 20, 2026. Each house accommodates an average of four people, bringing the number of direct beneficiaries to more than 60 and the total number of homes built under the project to 16 since its launch in 2024. The project also includes sanitation facilities, improved access to drinking water, hygiene training and environmentally friendly construction standards. The ceremony drew 229 participants, including the sub-prefect of Kokumbo and Aby Riak, Habitat for Humanity’s vice-president for Africa.

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