Changjiji has a host of problems. Gang fights, burglary, and vandalism to name a few. To tackle these problems, the residents have now formed an association.
Initiated by the National Housing and Development Corporation Limited (NHDCL), the association will be working with NGOs with the sole objective of making Changjiji a better place.
Its 25 newly appointed members recently met with NGOs to brainstorm ideas. They have decided to open a library, establish a community hall, set up information communication facilities and build a park for the youth.
“We need recreational facilities in changjiji. If we can keep the youth meaning fully engaged, there will be fewer problems,” said Dolay, an association member.
Another member, a health worker, wants to conduct awareness campaigns among the youth on sexually transmitted diseases.
The satellite clinic in Changjiji where he works has recorded a rise in sexually transmitted diseases in the area.
Rinzin hopes to “prevent sexually transmitted diseases by providing information, education and communication on safe sex.”
Ugyen Chewang, the managing director of NHDCL said “we don’t want just to provide housing. We want to provide a home.”
The Changjiji housing colony has an estimated 5,000 residents.
