Gerry Sand fundraising for Malawi - '20 Reper Team
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Much of the world's population is in desperate need of better housing. With your donation, hopefully we can make a small improvement.
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About Me
Thanks for visiting my site. For 50+ years I have made financial donations to dozens of charitable organizations. But I have done little hands-on charitable work except for some carpentry work at two local Habitat homes, and collection of Christmas gifts for local children with the Kiwanis Club. My family is continually reminding me that I am not getting any younger (do I really need reminding?), so I need to do something soon. Two years ago I came close to going on a Habitat build in Vietnam with my daughter. I wasn't able to make the trip because of my knee replacement. This year my daughter invited me to go on this trip to Malawi. While I have never been to Africa, I know there is a big need there for better housing.
We will be building as a part of HFH Malawi's Orphans and Vulnerable Children Project. We don't know our specific tasks yet, but it could include mixing mortar, laying brick, and plastering walls.
Thank you for your support and well wishes as we prepare for our journey.
More Info
Malawi is a country of immense beauty — and extreme poverty. It is one of the least developed countries in the world. The economy is predominately agricultural and is dependent on substantial international assistance.
Seventy-five percent of the population lives on less than US$2 a day. Because of the widespread poverty, four out of five families live in substandard homes, with little hope of ever being able to afford a decent house. A typical village hut is built of mud and daub with a dirt floor and thatched roof. The conditions put families at high risk of disease.
Habitat for Humanity Malawi, established in 1986, constructs houses of burnt clay bricks, concrete floors and tile roofs. More than 5,000 houses have been built so far. By providing improved housing to families, Habitat Malawi has enhanced lives and reduced the occurrence of malaria, respiratory illnesses and intestinal parasites.
Global Village is Habitat for Humanity’s international volunteer program. Teams travel to over 40 countries to work alongside communities, build housing solutions, and experience local culture. Our goal is to change the lives of the people we serve, as well as the lives of the volunteers.
To join a team or learn more, visit www.habitat.org/gv.
About Habitat for Humanity International
Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity began in 1976 as a grassroots effort on a community farm in southern Georgia. The housing organization has since grown to become a leading global nonprofit working in more than 1,300 communities throughout the U.S. and in more than 70 countries. Families and individuals in need of a hand up partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. Through financial support, volunteering or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Through shelter, we empower. To learn more, visit habitat.org.
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