Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime. Get ready to make a difference and be changed in the process. The world is waiting for you and your group!
The Global Village Youth Program (GVYP) gives groups of youth ages 14 to 25 opportunities to build throughout the world with Habitat for Humanity. Team members work alongside homeowners and local volunteers helping families achieve their dream of a simple, decent place to live.
Working abroad with Habitat for Humanity is often a life-changing experience. GVYP participants learn about poverty housing and Habitat’s ecumenical Christian ministry and mission to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness worldwide. GVYP teams give of themselves as they work alongside homeowners and local volunteers of all backgrounds, races and religions. Participants learn about the host community’s culture, language, and social practices, and develop new skills and confidence. In addition to an unbelievable experience building homes, most teams also take some R&R time to visit local attractions or parks, see ancient ruins, or experience what nature has to offer — just to name a few of the possibilities!
Hundreds of young people have made an impact — and have been impacted — through a GVYP trip. Learn about their experiences: “Making time for travel,” Juniata College in Thailand “Envisioning a larger world,” The McCallie School in Guatemala “The lives we want to lead,” College of the Holy Cross in India
*These articles are taken from Frameworks, the Youth Programs department’s quarterly print newsletter. Click here to see the newsletter online or subscribe for free.
Currently, our department is restructuring to serve our partners better. If you are interested in an international trip during 2009, please check the Web site or e-mail gvyp@habitat.org in July 2008 to learn about planning trips. We apologize that we are unable to confirm any more trips for 2008 or start the process now for any 2009 trips. We appreciate your understanding and patience.
