Balkans Refugee Family Returns Home

Hamulic Mehmed is married and has three children. He and his family have returned to their village to rebuild their life, but found that their house was in ruins from the bombs. When LWF found them they were living in a small trailer on the property, tending a large garden and had enrolled two of the children in school. Funds, however, had run out for the enormous repairs necessary and they had lost hope as winter was coming. LWF offered them hope and materials to complete the work on their home.

Villages have been given concrete mixers and other tools for house reconstruction. The villagers use their own labor or cooperate with neighbors to rebuild their homes. We (LWF) supply enough material so homes will have the basic living conditions of a kitchen, bathroom, living room and enough sleeping space for each family member. When the family actually moves into the home, they receive a cooking stove. LWF has reconstructed and furnished three schools in this area serving 425 children. Because LWF was there, Hamulic has a home!

Prayer: Gracious and loving God, please grant safe and welcome homecomings for refugee families everywhere as they seek to rebuild their lives. Amen.

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