by Dean Eager | Feb 1, 2017 | Habitat for Humanity New Zealand, International, Volunteering
I first got involved with Habitat for Humanity Global Village builds in 2009, when I was asked by a friend to sponsor them. Without thinking, I replied saying I would like to join the build. I was keen to share in the joy of giving a family not just a house, but a...
by Habitat for Humanity Central North Island | Mar 24, 2016 | Central North Island, International
A group of Waikato people will work together with a Cambodian family to help build a simple, decent home in August, led by local Habitat for Humanity manager Nic Greene. The Habitat for Humanity Central North Island general manager said he would lead a team of up to...
by Habitat TC | Jul 8, 2015 | International, Volunteering
Warren Jack traveled to Nepal to take part in the Habitat build in 2014. Here’s what he said about his experience. “I was most moved by the family I was helping to build a house for. They, like all of the other families being housed as part of the EBIII project, were...
by Habitat TC | Jul 7, 2015 | International, Volunteering
Habitat for Humanity New Zealand is offering the “opportunity of a lifetime” for every-day New Zealanders to travel to Nepal and help build 100 homes, this November. Habitat New Zealand chief executive Claire Szabó said the invitation was open to any adults who would...
by Habitat TC | Jun 11, 2015 | International
On 4 June 2015, Habitat for Humanity distributed 72 temporary shelter kits in the community of Bhetwalthok, Panchkal municipality, Kavre district in Nepal. Habitat staff and volunteers also built a demonstration temporary shelter to train local community members on...
by Habitat TC | Apr 28, 2015 | International
A Kiwi construction adviser in Nepal preparing for a Habitat for Humanity building project when a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit on Saturday is now assessing damage on behalf of the international organisation. According to Habitat for Humanity New Zealand chief...
