All Habitat for Humanity entities that host international teams go through a rigorous vetting process every year to ensure that they are meeting all required health, safety, and security standards as set by Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI). This includes ensuring that the hotel is safe and secure, catering and restaurants meet hygiene standards, and that the situation on the ground is conducive to participants being able to perform their tasks in a safe environment.

Our Team Leaders are trained to constantly assess risks both on and off the build site. They are also fully trained in how to seek assistance if the situation on the ground changes over the course of the build. The risk assessment for Global Village destinations is performed by the HFHI Senior Specialist, Safety and Security on a yearly basis.

Medical and evacuation insurance is provided for team members in the case of injury, illness, or the need to leave the area or country due to factors out of Habitat for Humanity’s control.