Building hope and homes in Argentina.

Join this two-week challenge and you will help an Argentine family out of the shocking poverty in which they live - forever. Working together with the local community, you will assist in building a home using local materials and building techniques. Where possible, you will work directly with the beneficiary homepartner family as you support them in their effort to build a better future. On your days off you will have the opportunity to explore the local area, allowing you to reflect on all that you have experienced.

About Argentina
In December 2001, Argentina suffered an economic collapse that left 50 percent of the population below the poverty line. Currently, one third of the population lives in inadequate housing conditions – about 3,500,000 homes. Over 16 percent are living in damaged houses that must be completely replaced. Half of the housing problems could be solved by refurbishing or finishing the houses. However, more than 30 percent needs a new house in order to live decently.

Why build in Argentina?

Habitat for Humanity Argentina puts a great emphasis on transformation in its work. This means the charity works with the partner families before, during and after the specific construction activities with different workshops such as financial and legal literacy. This helps to make the most of the new opportunities a house can provide, transforming their ability to help them truly escape the poverty cycle. For the homepartner families, the fact that volunteers come from so far away provides a tremendous motivation. The cultural exchange is extremely important for the programme, families and Habitat staff. Part of the experience is to give you both a great building experience but also an understanding of the impact of poverty housing.

Your Fundraising Challenge
Built into the cost of the Challenge is a donation which we will send to the host country. This usually amounts to £350 - vital funds to ensure that we can continue our building programme. Many volunteers double or even treble their donation - the more you can raise, the more homes we can build. Give this gift yourself, or fundraise from your friends, family and colleagues. We will provide a Fundraising Toolbox packed with ideas to help you raise as much money as you can.