Meet some of the families Habitat Manitoba is partnering with

  • Meet Omar and Family

    Parent: Omar Children: Daughter: Rehana (2015) Son: Ahmad (2017) Omar and his two children, Rehana and Ahmad, are navigating a new chapter in their lives as they learn to manage […]
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  • Meet Teklom, Azeb and Family

    Parents: Teklom & Azeb Children: Daughters: Merhawit (2003), Ahberet (2005) and Hiyab (2022) Son: Zerisenay (2010) Teklom and Azeb’s journey to homeownership has been shaped by courage, hope, and their […]
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  • Meet Alfred, Jane and Family

    Parents: Alfred & Jane Children: Sons: Jeffrey (2016), Jayson (2018), & Jeovani (2021) Alfred and Jane embarked on a courageous journey from Burundi to Canada in search of a better […]
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  • Meet Amine, Sara & Family

    Parents: Amine & Sara Children: Daughters: Hiyah (2008) and Martha (2018) Son: Senay (2020) Amine and Sara are originally from Eritrea and have embarked on a remarkable journey to build […]
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  • Jackie & Gab

    Parent: Jackie Children: Son: Gab (2007) Jackie, a single mother, and her son Luis, known as Gab, embarked on a life-changing journey when they arrived in Canada from the Philippines […]
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  • Meet Getachew, Rahel & Family

    Parents:Getachew & Rahel Children:Daughters: Redet (2019), Dagmawit (2020)Son: Grum (2023) Getachew and Rahel are both originally from Ethiopia. Getachew arrived in Canada in 2013 and Rahel in 2016. They are […]
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  • Meet Mitiku, Hawa & Family

    Parents:Mitiku & Hawa Children:Sons: Emanuel (2006) and Nathan (2018)Daughter: Duraity (2012) Mitiku and Hawa are originally from Ethiopia. Back home, Hawa worked as a baker and hairdresser, and Mitiku worked […]
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  • Meet Rosemary & Family

    Parent:Rosemary Children:Daughters: Marika (2005), Sereniti (2017) Sons: Dennis (2007), Daniel (2012)Foster child: (2017) Rosemary is a single mother of four children. She also has a foster child currently in her […]
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