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Habitat For Humanity

This organization has been expired and its programs are no longer offered.

Why choose Habitat For Humanity?

Driven by the vision that everyone deserves a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity began in 1976 as a grassroots effort on a community farm in southern Georgia. We've since grown to become a leading global nonprofit working in nearly 1,400 communities throughout the U.S. and in 70 countries worldwide. Families and individuals in need of decent, affordable shelter partner with Habitat to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. By volunteering, you'll be adding a voice to support affordable housing and will help families achieve the strength, stability, and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves.

Website
www.habitat.org
Founded
1976

Reviews

Linda and Ron Kuker in Amboseli National Park, Kenya
Linda
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Habitat Kenya puts Sustainability into Action

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Gerald
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Ahuachapan, El Salvador

I thoroughly enjoyed this trip from beginning to end. I was very impressed with the organization of the project. Our Habitat – El Salvador contact was excellent. Katy (spelling?) was a joy to work with; her youthful energy and pleasant personality were contagious. My favorite part of the project was working side by side with local workers. Our lack of a common language did not seem to be a hindrance. These are hard working, joyful people. I also enjoyed a feeling of being a part of this community; I loved having so many children at our work-site. The future homeowners were so appreciative, I was truly humbled.

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Tyra
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Making a concrete difference

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What would you improve about this program?
It's hard to think of ways that the program could be improved because it was so well planned and prepared, from safe and solid volunteer cabins/bunks to the food prep to the build site organization. I know that they expected us to be exhausted from a long day's work (which we were!), but I would have possibly liked to help out even more, such as helping prepare the food for our evening meal together. Honestly, though, it was a great experience. You have to expect to work hard when you sign up, though!
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Habitat for Humanity: Romania

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What would you improve about this program?
Habitat for Humanity excelled in almost all aspects of the trip. However, it would have been extremely helpful if they provided us with a translator. Working along side the recipient families was amazing, but we mainly relied on body language and locals who were bilingual to help us translate. Our communication would have been a bit more effective if we had a professional translator employed by Habitat for Humanity.
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Alyssa
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

A Trip of a Lifetime

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