GV Team : Zambia- (Orphan and Vulnerable Children Programme)
- Country:
Zambia (Habitat Int'l Country Information)- Dates:
- 16 Jul → 30 Jul 11
- Closing Date for Applications:
- 30 Mar 11
- Cost:
- Approx 2900 euro: includes donation to build, flights, insurance, accommodation, food, incountry transport.
- Download Application Form:
- Download the Application Form here
Zambia is landlocked country in the heart of Southern Africa. It is home to 72 indigenous tribes and breath- taking scenery from the Victoria Falls to the Lwangua River Valley. However two-thirds of the population struggle to survive on less than $1 a day. With so many people living in poverty, substandard housing is an overwhelming challenge. Most families live in makeshift tents with no proper roofing and mud walled and thatch roofs or inadequately constructed brick houses. Habitat for Humanity Zambia has been actively building in Zambia since 1984 and to date over 2000 families have been served across various communities.
HFH Zambia has continued to implement the 3 year Orphan and Vulnerable Children (OVC) Project to alleviate housing poverty and facilitate processes to access security of tenure to land and houses for those OVC benefitting from the project. The project is generously supported by Irish Aid through Habitat for Humanity. The overall goal of the project is for all OVC to live healthy and safe lives in their communities, through community based and driven efforts that provide decent shelter, secure land tenure to their houses while empowering the community with knowledge on HIV and AIDS and succession planning.
Check out our video of volunteers that visited the programme in 2010:
Requirements
Volunteers do not need previous construction experience. Training will be provided on site by qualified builders. All applicants need is enthusiasm and a commitment to tackling poverty housing.
How To Apply
Send application forms to Quadrant House, Chapelizod, Dublin 20.
