People's Land, Home & Village - People's Foundation

People’s Land, Home & Village

The People’s Land project is that provides land to landless families to build houses. The People’s Home project is that provides houses to homeless families with local amenities. People’s Village project is an initiative by People’s Foundation to provide shelter for the landless who have lost their resources in calamities or have no resources to build a shelter for themselves. With over 1425 beneficiaries living in more than 285 houses across 35 villages in Kerala, the project has a significant impact in providing a decent living space for those in need.

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People's Home

People's Home, the participatory housing project launched in 2016, stands as a testament to the values of love and compassion towards our homeless community members. With a goal of constructing 1,500 homes for those in need, this initiative operates in partnership with like-minded organizations. Thanks to the generous financial contributions and collaborative efforts from various sectors of society, the construction of 1,200 homes has already been successfully completed. This project has raised awareness among the public, emphasizing society's responsibility to provide safe housing for the homeless, and has inspired the creation of similar housing projects.

People's Village

The People's Village project unites individuals from diverse backgrounds and communities to create a new ecosystem. It fosters a sense of belonging, community, and empowerment. By offering land and homes to the landless and homeless, the project provides a fresh beginning and chance to forge a brighter future. Currently, we oversee 37 People's Villages, each implementing a range of programmes to support resident’s holistic development. These initiatives include education, employment, health care, counselling and skill development with a strong emphasis on stimulating self-sufficiency within the community.

People's Land

Homeless and landless families were granted parcels of land, owned by the People's Foundation, across multiple locations to facilitate the construction of their homes. This initiative aimed to address the critical need for housing among vulnerable populations, empowering them with the opportunity to secure permanent shelter and build stable livelihoods. The allocation of land symbolized a transformative step towards providing dignified living conditions for those in need, safeguarding a sense of ownership and belonging within the community. Through collaborative efforts and philanthropic support, the People's Foundation demonstrated its commitment to social justice and equitable access to housing, paving the way for inclusive and sustainable development.

Key Program

Land records handed over to 13 landless families; second phase to provide land to three families

As part of the People's Home, Land & Villages Project of the People's Foundation, land was given to 13 landless families in Thrissur Mala, Marekkad. People's Foundation Executive Director P.A. Shamil Sajjad handed over the land records to the families at a ceremony held at Marekkad Creative Hall. The ceremony was inaugurated by Mala Grama Panchayat President Bindu Babu. Jamaat-e-Islami District Secretary K. Shamsuddin presided over the function.

A congratulatory message from Abdurahman Master, who donated the land, was read out on the stage. People's Foundation Project Director T. Ismail explained the project. Block Panchayat Member Geetha Chandran, Panchayat Member Sindhu Ashok, Kerala Dalit Adivasi Lawyers Forum State Coordinator Adv. C.K. Radhakrishnan, Marekkad Mahallu President Ibrahim Kuttamugath, Mala IST Chairman TA Mirzad Rahman, Welfare Party Mandalam Secretary Saeeda Muhammadali, and K.A. Saifuddin spoke. Jaseela Sharef offered prayers.

House keys handed over; the house was built and given as part of the People's Home project

The key to the house built by the People's Foundation at Muzhappilangad in Kannur district was handed over to Jamaat-e-Islami Edakkad Area President Kalathil Basheer on behalf of the beneficiary by Vice Chairman Abdul Majeed. Thalassery Area President A.C.M. Basheer presided over the function. Jamaat-e-Islami District President Sajid Nadvi, Thalassery Baithussakat Representative C.P. Basheer, People's Foundation District Coordinator C.P. Abdul Jabbar, C.T. Ameer, People's Foundation Thalassery Area Coordinator A.K. Arshad, K.M. Ashfaq, K. Abdurahman and others spoke.

People's Foundation distributes land to 104 landless people

Land has been distributed to the homeless people of 10 local bodies, beneficiaries of Life Mission in Kannur district.
Jamaat-e-Islami Kerala Ameer P. Mujeeb Rahman said that we have a responsibility to ensure the facilities of life for everyone. He also reminded that we will achieve success in life only when we fulfill that duty to the society. He was inaugurating the distribution of land to 104 homeless people of 10 local bodies, beneficiaries of Life Mission in Kannur district, at Thaliparambi. Kannur Corporation Deputy Mayor Adv. P. Indira, Taliparamba Municipality Vice Chairman Kallikkal Padmanabhan, and Valapattanam Panchayat President P.P. Shamima received the land documents.

People's Foundation Chairman P.I. Noushad presided over the function. Secretary Ayyub Tirur received the documents from Jose Kolliyil and Ashraf Taliparamba, who had given the new land to the People's Foundation. Rasheed KP, Area Coordinator of the People's Foundation, was honored at the function. Vyapaari Vyasayi Ekopana Samiti Taliparamba President K.S. Riyas, Adv. S. Mammu, Municipality Councilor Sabita, and Valapattanam VEO Sunanda spoke. Jamaat-e-Islami Kannur District President P.K. Muhammed Sajid welcomed the gathering and People's Foundation District Coordinator C.P. Abdul Jabbar expressed his vote of thanks.

Panamaram People's Village celebrated its fifth anniversary

The fifth anniversary of the Panamaram People's Village, built by the People's Foundation as part of the 2018-2019 flood rehabilitation project, was celebrated. The ceremony held at the village ground was inaugurated by I.C. Balakrishnan MLA. People's Foundation District Chairman T.P. Yunus presided over the function.

The People's Village, built in Neerattadi, Panamaram Panchayat as part of the flood rehabilitation project, includes 25 houses, a health center and a community center. The celebration was organized under the leadership of the families of the village on the fifth anniversary. Panamaram Panchayat President Lakshmi Alukkamuttam delivered the keynote address. People's Foundation District Coordinator C.K. Semir, T. Khalid, P. Shanavas and Sarfina Jamal spoke. Rajan Malarvadi welcomed the gathering and K. Muralidharan gave the vote of thanks. People's Foundation Project Director T.K. Suhair, Riyasu and Faisal led the way. Famous mimicry star Ummer Muttil performed mimicry. T.P. Yunus inaugurated the medicinal garden built in the People's Village.

Mananthavady People's Village celebrates its fifth anniversary

The fifth anniversary of the Mananthavady People's Village, built by the People's Foundation as part of the 2018-2019 flood rehabilitation project, was celebrated. The ceremony held at the village ground was inaugurated by Mananthavady Municipality Chairperson C.K. Ratnavalli. People's Foundation District Chairman T.P. Yunus presided over the function.

The People's Village, built at Moolithode in the Mananthavady municipal area as part of the flood rehabilitation project, has thirteen houses. The celebration was organized under the leadership of the families of the village on the fifth anniversary. People's Foundation District Coordinator C.K. Semir, T. Khalid, Jabir Kattikkulam, People's Foundation Project Director T.K. Zuhair and People's Village Coordinator Rafi spoke.

A house was built for a poor family by reducing the wedding expenses

The money saved by reducing the wedding expenses of his son was handed over to build a house for a poor family. A Jamaat-e-Islami member from Thrissur's Mathilakam area donated the money saved by reducing the wedding expenses of his son to the activities of the house built for a poor family jointly by the People's Foundation and the Jamaat-e-Islami Punnakuru unit.

Jamaat-e-Islami District President K.K. Shanavas handed over the cheque to People's Foundation Project Director T. Ismail. At a function held at the Punnakuru Thanal Cultural Center, Jamaat-e-Islami Area President Adv. T.K. Zakir Hussain presided over the function. People's Foundation Area Coordinator Saeed Nedumparamba welcomed the gathering and Zakir Master proposed the vote of thanks. Wahid Master, Rasheed Punnilathu Thamarakulam, Muhammed Kunji Vaippipadath, Rafi Vaippipadath, Ashraf, Unnikrishnan, Ibrahim Kutty and others were present.

Mathilakam People's Village: Keys of six houses hand overed

People's Foundation, in collaboration with Thanal Charitable Trust, Thrissur, donated the keys of the People's Village built for six poor families. The ceremony held at Chalingad Diya Auditorium was inaugurated by E.T. Tyson MLA. People's Foundation Chairman P.I. Nowshad presided over the function. Jamaat-e-Islami Kerala Secretary Abdul Hakeem Nadvi donated the keys. Thanal Charitable Trust Secretary P.V. Ibrahim received the keys. Kodungallur MIT Masjid Khatib Muneer Varantharappilly delivered the closing speech.

People's Foundation Executive Director Shameel Sajjad, Thanal Charitable Trust Manahand overedging Trustee Jamal Muhammed, People's Foundation District Patron K.K. Shanavas, District Coordinator Fazal Kathikode, Jamaat-e-Islami Mathilakam Area President Adv. Zakir Hussain, Thanal Housing Project Coordinator P.A. Hamza Kaja and others spoke. Those who supervised the construction of the houses were given gifts at the function. Six houses have been built in a flood-resistant manner.