Home is the need of life, but also the need of people's livelihood. It contains people's yearning for family and waiting for family affection. Thousands of years have passed, and with the proposal and in-depth implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative, the scene of "thousands of mansions" has not only spread slowly on the land of China, but also spread across mountains and ridges, across oceans, and into the distance.

In March 2022, the first batch of 400 low-income housing projects in Algeria undertaken by China Railway 12th Bureau successfully completed the completion and acceptance. The second phase of the China-aided social security housing project in Belarus was completed...

In Algeria, Kenya, Belarus, Laos... In many places that need to realize the dream of living in peace, Chinese enterprises and Chinese builders bravely stand at the forefront, ride the waves, and "build" for their homes. Affordable housing projects have been signed one by one, and spacious and bright houses have sprung up... The old look has changed, and "Made in China" has helped people in more parts of the world to realize their dreams of living in peace and embrace a new life!

Immigrant Village on the Bank of Nam Ou River, Laos

"The six Lancang-Mekong countries drink water from the same river, and they are like a family. The Lancang-Mekong cooperation has developed rapidly and achieved remarkable results, and has successfully created a golden model of regional cooperation." At the 2022 Sichuan-Chongqing-Mekong Countries Cooperation Forum, the Asian Ambassador Wang Fukang affirmed the achievements of the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation.

The Nam Ou River is the largest tributary in Laos on the left bank of the Mekong River, and it is also a hydropower resource base actively promoted by the Lao government. On this "golden waterway" stands the largest project invested by Power China in Laos - the cascade hydropower station in the Nam Ou River Basin. The seven power stations are like seven bright pearls inlaid on the Nam Ou River, guaranteeing 12% of Laos' electricity supply and becoming A model of production capacity cooperation between China and Laos.

The construction of hydropower stations on the Nanou River by Chinese companies has also brought an unexpected benefit to local residents—immigrant villages. "We will ensure that all the reservoir immigrants affected by the construction of the hydropower station project and the water storage of the power station are relocated, and the original living standards will not be lowered, and the long-term livelihood will be more secure!" said the person in charge of the resettlement of the cascade hydropower stations in the Nam Ou River Basin of China Power Construction Laos. express.

Since the start of the project, China and Laos have adhered to the concept of win-win cooperation, planned and built 30 new immigrant villages, involving 11,142 villagers from 2,161 households, supporting the reconstruction and expansion of more than 500 kilometers of roads, and the construction of more than 20 bridges of various types. Today, approaching the cascade hydropower station in the Nan'ou River Basin, you can see the immigrant villages neatly arranged along with the majestic power station. The red roofs are hidden in the green water and green mountains, which is very beautiful!

"The damp wooden pile house has been turned into a beautiful two-story stilted building, the rugged mountain road has been expanded into a wide asphalt road, there are bright schools, and clinics with complete medicines. The whole village has achieved water, electricity, roads, and signals. .” Sadie was full of praise for the new house and was satisfied from the bottom of her heart.

Hakam Village, where Saidi lives, is located in Mengwe County, Luang Prabang Province, Laos. It is a small village by the Nam Ou River. In the past, the conditions in the village were relatively simple, most of them were low thatched houses, there were no decent roads, and there were no clinics or schools...Since the resettlement village was repaired, Sadie's family moved into the new house together with the villagers. He said bluntly: "The immigrant village has brought a brand new life to everyone."

Member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of Laos and Chairman of the Central Committee of the National Front, Sinlavong Koupaitun praised the immigrant village. He said that the Nam Ou River Basin Power Generation Company has settled in Laos for many years, and has done a good job in construction land acquisition and resettlement. It has built many resettlement villages and tried every means to help villagers earn a living and improve their living standards.

Kenya affordable housing

The Nairobi Park Road low-income housing project undertaken by China State Construction Engineering Corporation carries the "dream of living in peace" of many Kenyans.

The Nairobi Park Road affordable housing project consists of several new orange and gray high-rise residential buildings, with a total of 1,200 households. The project officially started on February 5, 2019, completed the completion acceptance on October 22, 2020, and officially received the performance certificate issued by the owner on November 9, 2021.

Six months ago, the Kamao family became one of the lucky ones out of 1200. They successfully moved into the low-income housing complex on Park Road in Nairobi and started a new life. He said with emotion: "Owning a comfortable house is the dream of many Kenyans, and now my dream has come true.

Walking into Kamao's new house, it is spacious and bright. The house has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room and an open kitchen, and the house is well ventilated. "It fully meets the living needs of my family and me." Kamao was full of praise for the new house. In addition, the community is equipped with a complete sewage treatment system, sufficient parking spaces, and basic supporting facilities such as basketball courts, kindergartens, and children's play facilities.

"It's very close to the central business district, and it's very convenient and comfortable to live here." The improvement of the living environment has greatly improved the happiness of the Kamao family. With a new house, a new environment, and a new life, Kamao, who has realized the "dream of living in peace", has infinite vision for the future, and he welcomes every day with full enthusiasm.

Kenya's urban population accounts for 22% of the total population and is growing at a rate of about 4.2% per year. The rapidly growing urban population has put forward more demand for housing. According to a national housing survey report released by the Kenyan government, Kenya has a housing shortage of more than 200,000 units per year. In order to solve the housing problem of low- and middle-income groups, the Nairobi Park Road affordable housing project came into being.

The Nairobi Park Road affordable housing project is the first affordable housing project that the Kenyan government is committed to improving people's livelihood. It covers an area of 32,000 square meters and a construction area of 123,000 square meters. The project includes more than 1,000 houses and related supporting infrastructure.

The project has received widespread attention from various countries. On May 22, 2019, Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta visited the project site in person and spoke highly of the construction progress of the project; on May 28, 2019, the then Prime Minister of Fiji Frank Bainimarama arrived The project visit and investigation highly recognized the management level of the site.

With a house, there is a basic guarantee for a happy life. After the Nairobi Park Road affordable housing project was completed and put into use, it has effectively improved the housing environment in Kenya and made contributions to the local people's livelihood. It has become a veritable "benchmark of affordable housing construction" in the local area.

The cooperation results have solved housing problems and benefited the local people, and have won the recognition and affirmation of the governments and people of the countries where the projects are located. This is also the most beautiful testimony of Chinese companies helping countries along the route to build high-quality Belt and Road projects.Editor/Ma Xue