Going for a holiday?

Going for a holiday? Can't decide where to go? Habitat for Humanity have a few suggestions for you with lots of activities packed into a five days to two weeks itinerary.

It is going to be a holiday with a difference because you will be working along side volunteers from around the world to help build simple, decent homes. Why? Because you want to be part of an international movement to create a world where everyone has a proper home. So, expect to meet some people with muscles and learn how to build houses and communities for people in need.

Can't afford to go? Then tell your family, friends, colleges, churches, civic clubs and others that

Monday, October 4, 2010 
is
World Habitat Day

Raise the awareness about Habitat’s work to help break the cycle of poverty and raise some funds along the way for the trip. Get them to join you.

Happy holidays.

World Habitat Day

The United Nations has chosen the first Monday in October to be World Habitat Day.

So, 5 October 2009 is a day to remind everybody that affordable and adequate housing should be a priority everywhere. Here is a video posted by Habitat for Humanity on YouTube highlighting the plights of people living in Capotillo, an informal settlement in Santo Domingo and...



...the effects of living in such an environment for their children.



If you would like to spread the news about World Habitat Day visit Habitat for Humanity to find out what you can do to promote this cause.