Global Village program

Habitat for Humanity International’s Global Village trips offer participants the unique privilege to become active partners with people of another culture. Team members work alongside members of the host community and get to know another culture in a way very few can.

Global Village volunteers have the opportunity to participate in local cultural activities, help raise awareness of the burden of poverty housing and, of course, further Habitat’s mission to build decent, affordable housing worldwide. As partners, team members help build a true global village of love, homes, communities and hope!

Build with Global Village
International Trip Fact Sheet
General information on program goals, organization and registration.

U.S. Trip Fact Sheet
General information on program goals, organization and registration.

Schedule and Trip Descriptions
Dates, destinations and overviews of available trips.

How to Apply
Apply online or download Global Village’s application packet.

Thrivent Builds Worldwide
A joint effort of Habitat for Humanity International and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, modeled after Global Village trips. This is an opportunity for Lutherans to express their faith with partial trip funding for Thrivent Financial members. Be sure to check out trip opportunities offered through Thrivent Builds Worldwide.


Featured Global Village trips

THAILAND:
Phuket, Thailand (August 1–15, 2009)
Bangkok, Thailand (September 5–19, 2009)
Bordered by Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia and Myanmar, Thailand is home to verdant, tropical jungles and stunning beaches. Join us as we help provide simple, decent housing in this land of fascinating culture and welcoming people. No building experience is necessary—just an open mind, a willingness to learn and a sense of humor.

ROMANIA
Radauti, Romania (July 31–August 10, 2009)
Beius, Romania (August 7–17, 2009)
Are you looking for a life-changing experience? Wondering what to do with your vacation time? If so, then join one of these extraordinary cross-cultural adventures and help make a difference. Romania is a fascinating country — a place where medieval life meets modern times. Familiarize yourself with its culture on a Global Village trip, and help build simple, decent and affordable houses! (No building skills are necessary.)

KENYA
Kenya (August 1–14, 2009)
The beauty of Kenya's scenic western highlands and Lake Victoria basin sharply contrasts the daily struggle for survival that many Kenyans face. This team will consist of adventurous, flexible, service-oriented and generous people. We all have something to give; we just need to get out there and give it!

HONDURAS
Tegucigalpa, Honduras (October 3–11, 2009)
Copan, Honduras (October 10–18, 2009)
Since its founding in 1988, Habitat for Humanity Honduras has built more than 6,500 houses, providing simple, decent and affordable shelter for more than 35,000 Hondurans in need of stable housing. Join Global Village in supporting communities throughout Honduras!


Support Habitat’s disaster response efforts
You can help today by directing a donation to Habitat’s disaster response efforts! Learn about Habitat’s active programs of disaster response, and donate now.

If you are interested in physically helping rebuild communities, please join one of our Global Village teams. Some teams travel to areas impacted by natural disasters.

Note regarding H1N1 outbreak
As you have undoubtedly heard, human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1, or “swine flu”) virus infection have been identified in several countries. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is working closely with officials in the states where human cases of swine influenza have been identified, as well as with health officials in Mexico, Canada and the World Health Organization.

In the interest of safety, and in keeping with CDC and U.S. State Department direction to limit non-essential travel, Habitat for Humanity has re-routed some Global Village trips previously scheduled for Mexico. We will continue to closely monitor the situation. We encourage all Habitat volunteers to check with their State Department and CDC for updates on affected countries and areas.

Get more information
Subscribe to the Global Village monthly e-newsletter.
Contact Global Village.
Learn about where Habitat builds around the world.
View the HFHI Volunteer Mobilization 2008 Summary Report.