Building life blocks
Matt (36) has been with Habitat for Humanity Central North Island for just 18 months and has already become an integral part our of volunteer team. His love for learning new skills motivated him to take up the responsibility of mowing lawns at Habitat CNI’s...My experience as a Habitat for Humanity Global Village volunteer
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...
Volunteer raised more than $100,000 by growing plants and is Gardena Gardener of the Year
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...Building Homes in Samoa while on a Global Village Build
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!