One day in 2008, Bertha Likeke woke up thinking it was going to be just another day in Malawi in southern Africa for her husband and their five children. By the end of the day, her life had changed dramatically. Her husband died suddenly. And, because of local customs, Bertha and her five children were left… Read more »
Read moreAuthor: Amber Woods
Why & How to Get Started in Volunteering
For National Volunteering Week, we’ve asked our volunteers why they go to far away places to help people they don’t know and what it is that makes them come back for more. These stories may inspire you to get started in volunteering. Here are some of the answers they gave us as to why volunteering benefits their… Read more »
Read moreCOVID-19 Relief in Cambodia
Over the course of the pandemic, Cambodia has suffered with around 79,000 coronavirus cases. This number is continuing to climb as the number of new cases and deaths is on a rise. In order to slow the spread of Coronavirus, proper sanitation facilities and clean water are of the utmost importance. However, many families in… Read more »
Read moreBuilding Toilets & Clean Water Kiosks in Malawi
In Kauma Village, Malawi, a settlement of 33,000 people on the outskirts of the capital of Lilongwe, we have put in place a series of health and sanitation initiatives to improve lives of the locals. Malawi is one of the fastest urbanising nations in the world. High unemployment and poverty lead people to leave rural… Read more »
Read moreLand Reforms for Slums in Brazil: 3 Ways to Reduce Inequalities
Despite the rich cultural diversity and active citizenry, inequalities in Brazil continue to rank among some of the highest in the region. In major cities like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, favelas (slums) stand as testaments to issues like overcrowding and housing deterioration by failing to provide: Safety Economic stability Basic water and sanitation services Secure housing The complexity of legal framework… Read more »
Read more7 Steps to Reform Land Rights for Women Worldwide
Secure land rights for women are a primary issue in the developing world. Living without the constant fear of eviction or property theft is closely tied to meeting other basic needs, including economic survival, social empowerment, and the health and well-being of individuals and the planet. This essential nature of secure land rights and the… Read more »
Read moreWhy I lead Global Village Builds
Team Leading with Habitat for Humanity Great Britain Liz Cotton has built homes all over the world with Habitat for Humanity Great Britain. In this inspiring blog, she shares her passion for volunteering abroad and Team Leading and encourages others to join in… “Now we have this house, we have no more challenges.” is the… Read more »
Read moreMiller Homes pledges to raise £100k for HFHGB
A commitment by leading housebuilder Miller Homes By committing to raise £100,000 through Hope Challenge, Miller Homes will lay the foundations for the building of over 30 new ‘Habitat Homes’. As a result, these homes will help to lift many people out of poverty housing. The company is the first major housebuilder to pledge its… Read more »
Read moreOxford High School raises funds for charity
Oxford High School Fundraiser Eleanor O’Connor joined her fellow students in raising funds and awareness for Habitat for Humanity Great Britain. In this blog, Eleanor tells us why Habitat’s vision means so much to her… Hey, I am Eleanor and this is my class. We are 100 from Oxford High School! Recently everyone in my… Read more »
Read moreTeam Leader shares thoughts on the Power of Home
The Team Leader Experience Sandy Muir, a wonderful Global Village Team Leader, shares the rewarding experience of working alongside our HomePartners. Here he tells us why he keeps returning to Global Village Builds each year… Over 9 years ago, while early retirement was beckoning me, I discovered a friend from my church was organising a… Read more »
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