Six household houses that can accommodate 12 homeless home currently in training, were inaugurated this Monday at the Te Vaiete de Papeete center. Undeniable support for the reintegration of these aged people between 22 and 50 years old. These dwellings can even be moved to urgently accommodate victims or expelled.
Finally a little privacy for a dozen homeless. Nearly 14m2 to share for two. A luxury for those who sleep in the street. “”I usually sleep in the street, in a small boxsays Richard Kug Hue, beneficiary of emergency housing. You are at the sight of people, it’s good to have a little corner where I can have a little privacy.“
Barely inaugurated, the accommodation is invested. They will be furnished later, but are already appreciated. A boost that the government has decided with regard to those who have the will to get out of the street. “”They have a professional project, so I’m sure these accommodation will supportensures Minarii Galenon-Taupua, vice-president of French Polynesia in charge of solidarity. And then, they will make more efforts to succeed in their lives.”
The authorities were invited to a meal. It was prepared by the dozen homeless in Cap Cuisine training. “”It feels good to cook for them, to thank them for everything they do for us, Declares Maruoi Teraimano, beneficiary of emergency housing. It is an honor.“
The two trainers are very proud of their students. In addition to their kindness, they were attentive and exceeded their expectations. “”At first, they didn’t know how to do anything and today they really know how to cook, Rejoices Véronique Lefeuvre, trainer in the kitchen. They know how to take initiatives on the implementation. I am proud because it is important to be able to say to yourself ‘well, that is not done, I will do it‘. “
Among the homeless, some already have accommodation. This is the case of Herenui. Without training, he went from little job to a little job, without real future. Now he takes himself to dream of a permanent contract. It should receive a graceful public transport card. “”It helps me a lot, because every day, I have a biketells Herenui Ratia, the benefit of accommodation. 26 km round trip to go to work, in Punaauia. When I come back, I’m ko, but I hold up.”
These accommodation cost 8 million peaceful francs. They are reserved for the 12 men who follow the training for cooking training. These accommodations will welcome women only next year.