Habitat for Humanity volunteers will repair homes in Brazil, prior to the World Cup
Habitats “World Team” will help families in the venue of Recife.
San José, Costa Rica (March 20, 2014) — On March 22-29, a group of Habitat for Humanity volunteers from different Latin American countries and the United States will gather in Recife, Brazil, to not only play soccer, but to build hope.
These volunteers will work with 4 families in the community of Bomba do Emeterio, where most households are headed by women. After repairing and rebuilding their homes, the volunteers will engage with local children in soccer games and clinics.
“Around the world, soccer is a universal language. It crosses borders, brings together cultures and promotes teamwork. In our mission to provide adequate housing for all, teamwork is equally important and this event will be a good example of that”, said Steve Little, Public Awareness Director, for Latin America and the Caribbean.
Habitat for Humanity’s “World Team” is made up of volunteers from Colombia, Costa Rica, Guyana, Paraguay and the United States, among them:
- Víctor Cordero, former captain of Deportivo Saprissa, one of the top soccer teams in Costa Rica. He currently works with the club’s minor leagues.
- Arnoldo Iguarán, the top scorer of the Colombian national team in its history. Although now retired, he has been one of the main figures in the Millonarios of Bogotá soccer team.
- Jevon Rodríguez, Youth Coach of the Fruta Conquerors Football Club in Guyana and Foreign Service Officer at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Maria Yodamia Rojas, member of the Women’s Soccer Team at Vision Bank, Paraguay, where she has worked for 19 years. They were champions of the Interbank Copa Libertadores in 2011.
Follow Habitat’s World Team on Facebook: www.facebook.com/#!/habitatparalahumanidad
About Habitat for Humanity International
Habitat for Humanity International’s vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Anchored by the conviction that housing provides a critical foundation for breaking the cycle of poverty, Habitat has helped more than 4 million people construct, rehabilitate or preserve homes since 1976. Habitat also advocates to improve access to decent and affordable shelter and supports a variety of funding models that enable families with limited resources to make needed improvements on their homes as their time and resources allow. As a nonprofit Christian housing organization, Habitat works in more than 70 countries and welcomes people of all races, religions and nationalities to partner in its mission. To learn more, donate or volunteer visit www.habitateurope.org.