The Ministry of Housing, Construction and Sanitation delivered 131 rural Wasiymi homes in San Marcos, Huari, benefiting 524 people in vulnerable situations, according to an April 23 announcement. These bioclimatic houses are designed to protect families from cold weather and improve living conditions for high Andean communities.
This initiative aims to address the housing gap in rural areas by providing larger and safer spaces. The new homes measure 44 square meters each, which helps reduce the impact of low temperatures and prevent respiratory illnesses among children and older adults. The intervention is funded with more than S/17 million from canon resources.
“San Marcos comes to be the first district at the national level that is closing the gap in rural housing. (…) This type of intervention not only provides infrastructure but also health and protection. In these houses children will be able to study peacefully, and our elderly will be protected,” said representatives from the Ministry of Housing.
During a visit to the region, officials signed a fourth financing agreement using canon funds for more than 250 additional Wasiymi homes across 86 population centers in San Marcos. This stage involves an investment of S/22.8 million and will benefit over 1,000 people through collaboration between national government agencies and local authorities. The agreement was signed between the National Rural Housing Program (PNVR) and San Marcos District Municipality during celebrations for its 170th anniversary.
In Huaripampa, construction began on another set of 284 Wasiymi rural houses expected to benefit more than 1,100 people with an investment exceeding S/23 million from canon funds.
The Ministry’s efforts contribute to social wellbeing by improving access to housing and basic services while fostering sustainable territorial development according to its official website. It develops policies that promote sustainable access to housing, water supply, sanitation projects, urban development initiatives for Peruvians as stated on its website. The ministry operates as an autonomous entity within Peru’s Executive Branch established by Law No. 27779 according to official information, with headquarters in San Isidro, Lima as well as regional Centers of Citizen Attention throughout Peru per its official site.
These ongoing actions seek not only improved infrastructure but also better health outcomes by protecting families against extreme cold while generating opportunities for development across Áncash.
