Pendeza Shelters specializes in the construction of eco houses (homes) for the homeless in refugee camps while training the youth the skill of construction. Additionally, we construct shiftable houses for communities that have been affected with disaster. Pendeza shelters targets at creating a world where humans live in harmony with nature by promoting environmentally responsible behaviour and preserved biodiversity for future generation.
David Monday was born and raised in Kasese District, Kilembe Quarters, a flood-prone village. His family lived in isolation, in a highly susceptible house to the devastating effects of flooding and waterlogging. The vulnerability of his home to such conditions was a constant worry for him and his family.
His passion for tackling plastic pollution was borne out of a personal tragedy that befell his family on June 13th, 2007. On that fateful night, His home was submerged by floodwaters. In the chaos and destruction, he lost his beloved brother. He was found beneath a heap of plastic waste, a heart-wrenching discovery that changed his life forever.
From that moment, he was determined to make a difference. He founded Pendeza Shelters, an organization dedicated to providing housing solutions to two-thirds of homeless individuals in rural areas, particularly in refugee camps. The mission is to construct eco-friendly homes using plastic bottles.
Pendeza Shelters has achieved remarkable milestones. They have built 45 eco houses, providing safe and sustainable shelter for 302 households. This achievement was made possible by recycling over 1,000,000 plastic bottles. Furthermore, They have trained 43 youth from various communities in Uganda and countries like South Africa, Nigeria, and Zimbabwe.
The success of Pendeza Shelters is a testament to the power of turning personal tragedy into a force for positive change. Through their work, they address the critical issue of homelessness and tackle plastic pollution, creating a more sustainable and hopeful future for many.
