The fully completed, environmentally-friendly, lockable house was home not only to her, but also her aged parents. As incense sticks were lit in prayer to the deities that blessed her, she also thanked Habitat for keeping their promise and reassuring her of safety, shelter and sustainability.

Rajeshwary is among the 2,325 families selected to benefit through the ‘Homes not Houses Project’ funded by the European Union, which seeks to provide war-affected families with permanent homes in the Districts of Batticaloa, Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu.