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Global Village private builds

Organize a group to build abroad with Habitat for Humanity 

Plan a private build with your colleagues, students, faith group or anyone who shares your passion for impactful volunteering.

Getting started is easy. You choose a team leader, the country, travel dates and 12-24 volunteers — we’ll handle the rest!

Our Habitat staff works closely with each team leader to arrange all in-country logistics on the Habitat itinerary, including accommodations, meals and ground transportation. We also manage the build project in partnership with the local community, ensuring every volunteer team is supported, prepared and able to make a meaningful impact.

Team leader action steps

1. Contact us to sign up your group

2. Complete application and training

3. Schedule your build and begin planning

Ready to get started?

Email us at [email protected] if you are interested in organizing a team and you will receive a link to fill out our team leader interest form.

Check out available countries

Global Village builds are available in the following countries: Brazil, Cambodia, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Fiji, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malawi, Mexico, Nepal, North Macedonia, Paraguay, Romania and Vietnam.

Select a country in the map below to see more information on Global Village projects in that location.

Benefits of planning a Global Village private build

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Corporate and employee teams

  • Strengthen team culture through immersive hands-on builds.
  • Elevate your CSR/ESG impact by contributing to initiatives that improve safety, health and economic stability.
  • Support sustainable change by partnering on projects aligned with community and national housing strategies.

  • Develop globally minded employees with firsthand exposure to global housing challenges.

    Need to incorporate an on-site business meeting or team‑building session? Our itineraries can be tailored to include additional corporate activities that align with your goals.

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Clubs, associations and societies

  • Deepen group connection through hands-on building projects that foster teamwork, communication and shared purpose.
  • Strengthen member engagement with meaningful experiences that foster belonging and collaboration.
  • Grow your organization’s global awareness as members learn directly from local communities about housing challenges and community-driven solutions.
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Students, schools and youth

  • Apply learning by connecting classroom concepts to real-world challenges in housing, public health and community development.
  • Engage students ethically through locally driven, community-led projects.
  • Learn through exchange as your students experience local daily life and see how secure housing shapes health, education and opportunity.
  • Grow leaders while traveling as a cohort, building teamwork and problem-solving skills.

Please note that there are some age guidelines for participants, and youth involvement can vary depending on the location.

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Church and faith groups

  • Focus on shelter by building safe, affordable housing that creates dignity, hope and opportunity while living out a tangible expression of loving your neighbor.
  • Engage in locally led initiatives that strengthen long-term, community-defined goals.
  • Increase your global fellowship and learning by experiencing daily life in another culture, seeing firsthand how secure shelter transforms health, education and economic stability.

Schedule a build for your friends and family!

Whether it’s a memorable family reunion, a milestone celebration or a purpose-filled experience with lifelong best friends, Global Village offers a unique way to connect while engaging in impactful volunteering.

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    Global Village FAQs

    Do I need construction or language skills? Where will we stay and what type of meals can I expect? Find the answers to these Global Village questions and more.

    Read our FAQs