Building hope and homes in Mozambique

On this 2 week challenge you will be working on an Orphans and Vulnerable Children project (OVC). The OVC programme supports vulnerable families suffering the effects of HIV/AIDS. The issues are complex and Habitat for Humanity supports the families with inheritance planning, health provision and partnering with care organisations. The core element within this is a well-designed and culturally sensitive house that enables the OVC families to build new lives.

About Mozambique
The primary goal of the project is to reduce the vulnerability of these families. Vulnerable families are in a downward spiral in terms of income, hospital visits/costs and school fees. Families taking in orphans often have their own children to care for as well. In order to reach these families quickly and effectively, HFH Mozambique has introduced a priority development model giving jobs and training to families and community members as well as building community designed homes.

OVC projects in Mozambique support children who have lost one or both parents to HIV/AIDS, and supports families whose parents are sick and dying. Supporting such families is complicated. If you want to serve those in great need and experience the profound and complex nature of housing for the most needy, this is the team for you.

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.