Homes are built according to what families can afford and may be constructed from mud and bamboo, cardboard, pallet wood, corrugated tin, or concrete. Packing and shipping materials are often gathered and repurposed to repair and maintain homes, especially during the rainy season.
Most residences have only one or two rooms. Cloth or blankets are sometimes used to separate sleeping and living areas. Interiors are simple and clean. Some homes have little more than a table and bed, while others have seating for guests. Few homes have windows, and none have running water or indoor plumbing. Only some have electricity. Cooking is generally done outdoors over a charcoal or wood fire.
Many children are raised by a single parent, grandparents, or extended family members due to the loss or absence of a parent. Family ties remain strong, with loved ones making sacrifices, caring for one another, and working tirelessly to give their children hope and a brighter future.
Ever Increasing Children’s Center and Ever Increasing Miracle Church are important centers of the community, bringing hope and encouragement to the people of Bukasa as they work, serve, and provide for their families.
