Program Donation

2580.00

Description

Much of how Zemes, Romania, is today has been shaped by its economic past. Since the 1840s, Zemes’ economy has been built around oil production. In the 1900s, Romania was the third largest producer of oil in the world. Since then, Romanian oil production experienced a steep decline which resulted in a significant number of job losses. Overall, 52% of Romanians are living in overcrowded conditions, compared to the European Union’s average of 16.8%. Approximately 42% of Romanians are living in homes without basic plumbing such as running water, toilets and baths.

Habitat volunteers will support a building contractor as well as local volunteers to build homes which will benefit low-income and historically underserved Romanian families.

Program Donation

2560.00

Description

Guatemala is experiencing a housing deficit of more than 1.7 million. Currently, 32% of Guatemalans have inadequate or no latrines, and 52% suffer from respiratory illnesses linked to smoke inhalation. This is largely because 90% of rural households still cook over open fires inside their homes.

Since 1976, Habitat for Humanity Guatemala has worked on over 165,000 housing projects and has since reduced the country’s housing deficit by 8.49%. Habitat continues to respond to the high housing demand on multiple fronts by supporting housing finance, home construction and latrine and smokeless stove installations.

Habitat volunteers will assist building contractors and local volunteers to construct new hybrid homes, install smokeless stoves, latrines or concrete floors.

Some of the construction tasks include:   

• Digging foundations.
• Mixing concrete and mortar.
• Pouring concrete.
• Tying rebar.
• Erect walls.

Program Donation

2385.00

Description

In Brazil, 48 million people do not have access to clean water. This, coupled with extreme drought throughout the country, has dried access to safe, drinkable water. Habitat Brazil has been active in the Northeast Semiarid region by working with partner organizations as part of the Water for Lives project to provide access to water in drought-prone rural areas.

Since 2012, Habitat Brazil began building 16,000-liter cisterns to collect and store rainwater. This is a local technology that can last between 20 to 30 years. To date, Habitat Brazil has built 615 cisterns. Volunteers will be partnering with a Riacho das Almas community, a town of 20,000 individuals in the state of Pernambuco, by building a single cistern. Volunteers will work alongside contractors and local community members.

Some of the construction tasks include: 

• Preparing cement.
• Constructing cement panels.
• Plastering and painting.
• Installing water pumps.

Program Donation

3105.00

Description

Though Kenya is a leading economy in East Africa, 2019 World Bank statistics found that 33% of Kenyans and 46% of Laikipia residents live below the national poverty line. Most homes in Laikipia are built with low-quality makeshift materials such as sticks and mud. Poor home construction is often coupled with unsafe or lack of access to water sources, where 56.5% and 54%of communities would benefit from rainwater tanks and latrine installations, respectively.

Habitat for Humanity Kenya is working with all levels of the Kenyan government, community-based organizations and other nonprofits to respond to the housing need. Volunteers will assist a building contractor and local volunteers in several possible housing-related projects, including repairs, renovations, new home construction, latrine construction and more.

Some of the construction tasks include:  

• Fixing doors and windows.
• Plastering.
• Constructing floor slabs.
• Painting.
• Putting up walls.
• Excavating the foundation.

Program Donation

2870.00

Description

Malawi faces social challenges such as the HIV/AIDS epidemic, widespread poverty and food insecurity. These challenges are compounded by rapid urban migration, as many families move to cities and settle in informal communities characterized by poor sanitation, limited access to electricity and inadequate road infrastructure.

Malawi has about 4.8 million existing housing units of which 58.9% do not meet livability standards. The housing demand has skyrocketed in the country. At least 21,000 new units will be required every year for the next 10 years to meet the country’s need.

Since 2010, Habitat for Humanity Malawi has built over 300 homes in the Mulanje district, impacting over 700 vulnerable children in its Abwenzi Athu or Our Friends project. Global Village volunteers will assist a building contractor and local volunteers in the construction of a three-room house outfitted with a ventilation-improved pit latrine.

Some of the construction tasks include:  

• Mixing mortar.
• Carrying water.
• Laying down bricks.
• Plastering walls.

Program Donation

2125.00

Description

El Salvador, the smallest and most densely populated country in Central America, faces a growing housing shortage affecting more than 1.3 million families. With 31.9% of the population living in extreme poverty, the need for adequate housing is critical.

Habitat for Humanity El Salvador responds through land‑legalization services, new home construction, home improvements and targeted support for vulnerable families. As part of the Building Hope project, volunteers will help build permanent homes for 36 families and complete home improvements for 24 others. Work will include partnering with contractors and local volunteers to construct concrete‑block homes with steel reinforcement, glass shutter windows, metal doors and cement‑tile flooring.
 

Program Donation

2495.00

Description

Guatemala is experiencing a housing deficit of more than 1.7 million. Currently, 32% of Guatemalans have inadequate or no latrines, and 52% suffer from respiratory illnesses linked to smoke inhalation. This is largely because 90% of rural households still cook over open fires inside their homes.

Since 1976, Habitat for Humanity Guatemala has worked on over 165,000 housing projects and has since reduced the country’s housing deficit by 8.49%. Habitat continues to respond to the high housing demand on multiple fronts by supporting housing finance, home construction and latrine and smokeless stove installations.

Habitat volunteers will assist building contractors and local volunteers to construct new hybrid homes, install smokeless stoves, latrines or concrete floors.

Some of the construction tasks include:   

• Digging foundations.
• Mixing concrete and mortar.
• Pouring concrete.
• Tying rebar.
• Erect walls.

 

Program Donation

2560.00

Description

Guatemala is experiencing a housing deficit of more than 1.7 million. Currently, 32% of Guatemalans have inadequate or no latrines, and 52% suffer from respiratory illnesses linked to smoke inhalation. This is largely because 90% of rural households still cook over open fires inside their homes.

Since 1976, Habitat for Humanity Guatemala has worked on over 165,000 housing projects and has since reduced the country’s housing deficit by 8.49%. Habitat continues to respond to the high housing demand on multiple fronts by supporting housing finance, home construction and latrine and smokeless stove installations.

Habitat volunteers will assist building contractors and local volunteers to construct new hybrid homes, install smokeless stoves, latrines or concrete floors.

Some of the construction tasks include:   

• Digging foundations.
• Mixing concrete and mortar.
• Pouring concrete.
• Tying rebar.
• Erect walls.