Teams in the field
Listed below are a selection of teams that are using this site to share their experience and tell their stories.
Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project: Léogâne, Haiti Nov. 5-12, 2011
November 5, 2011 - November 12, 2011CWP12252
In support of Habitat for Humanity’s five-year strategy to help 50,000 earthquake-affected Haitian families, the Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project will be held in Haiti in both 2011 and 2012 to refocus the world’s attention on the dire need for shelter that persists in Haiti nearly two years after the devastating earthquake. As Habitat’s flagship event, the 28th and 29th annual Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Projects will elevate awareness of Haiti’s housing challenges and the ongoing struggles of its families to rebuild their lives.
Habitat volunteers return to Haiti
August 7, 2011 - August 14, 2011GV12256
This first international volunteer team to support Haiti after the January, 2010 earthquake will help families in Léogâne to pave the way towards permanent recovery.
Romania - Easter Build 2011
April 15, 2011 - April 24, 2011GV11464
Habitat for Humanity’s Europe and Central Asia area office will be welcoming churches and individuals from around the world to put their faith into action and make home ownership a reality for people in need of housing.
Follow this event to engage people of all faiths in building better futures alongside a Romanian community of faith.
El Salvador
March 19, 2011 - March 27, 2011GV11277
Follow our team as we travel to the village of San Vicente in El Salvador to help rebuild and relocate a community following the devastating mudslides and flooding from Tropical Storm Ida.
Kenya
March 12, 2011 - March 23, 2011GV11139
This Global Village team is leaving on March 12th to build homes in Maua Kenya. Maua is located in the Eastern Province approximately 250 kilometers north of Nairobi. Maua has a population of 40,820, of whom, 9,763 are classified as urban. The team will enjoy working side by side with the local people where they will have the unique opportunity to learn about their culture and lives firsthand.
Nepal
March 5, 2011 - March 19, 2011GV11343
We'll be the first Global Village Team from the USA to build with families in Jhapa (Birtamod), Nepal. When rains are plentiful, this is one of the most fertile farming regions in the country.
Most of the members of the team have been traveling and working together for over five years in various locations in Asia. We enjoy working hard on a daily basis and then exploring the local communities in the evenings, sampling the local cuisine and culture.
Sri Lanka
March 4, 2011 - March 17, 2011GV11379
Our Global Village team will be serving in Negombo, a community about 40 kilometers north of the capital city of Colombo. The area is a well-known fishing area with beautiful beaches. Most of the communities have low-income families making a living through daily manual labor or fishing.
Nicaragua
February 26, 2011 - March 6, 2011GV11568
About our team
This team is now full with twelve members. As a part of this trip we are working hard to raise additional money for the Habitat Nicaragua program. We aim to fund 10 new homes in San Rafael del Sur, Nicaragua, by asking others to support our efforts.
Thrivent Builds in Guatemala
February 26, 2011 - March 6, 2011GVT11635
Our Thrivent Builds team travelled to Guatamala on February 26th.
More details coming soon.