Kristen Sand fundraising for Malawi - '20 Reper Team
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I’m excited to travel to Malawi to work alongside a family to build strength, stability & self-reliance.
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About Me
Thanks for visiting! I'm excited for my first Global Village trip with Habitat. Two years ago, I was blessed to travel to Vietnam on a Habitat/Thrivent Big Build & it left a lasting impact on my soul. From the family we worked with to the people I met along the way it fuels your passion to do more. I feel blessed to have another opportunity to travel with Habitat to increase the impact of the work I am honored to be a part of globally.
This trip is especially special for me as my dad has decided to join me for the build. I can't wait to spend the week building with him and having the opportunity to show him the impact of Habitat globally. (he has done some local projects)
We will be building as a part of HFH Malawi's Orphans and Vulnerable Children Project. You can learn more about Habitat Malawi on Habitat.org.
We don't have specifics on what tasks our build week will consist of yet; but work site tasks include mixing mortar, laying bricks, plastering walls and helping move materials.
Your donation covers building costs and some volunteer expenses for the week. I'll cover airfare, incidentals and any extras along the way.
Thank you for your support, prayers and well wishes as the team prepares to travel in June.
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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