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 New Zealand | Dec 14, 2016 | Central North Island, Volunteering
Growing plants to support the work of Habitat for Humanity continues to give Hamilton woman Vera Farrant (85) great contentment and satisfaction, decades after she helped to set up the charity. According to Habitat for Humanity Central North Island general manager Nic...
by Graham Brocklebank | Sep 17, 2016 | Pacific, Samoa, Volunteering
Going on a Global Village build to the Pacific this year was incredible!
Our team was in Samoa for two weeks from the 23rd of August to 3rd of September, during which we worked on 8 – 9 homes alongside local builders and the families. They were very friendly and great to work alongside. We stayed at the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) site in Apia. Accommodation was basic but comfortable with air conditioned rooms, and the work sites were all 15 minutes to an hour’s drive from our accommodation. The team at ADRA were really cheerful and very welcoming!
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...
