Habitat for Humanity 2008
We are now recruiting dedicated volunteers to join the Saga JET Habitat for Humanity 2008 Trip!
Wondering where to go and what to do during your Golden Week holidays? Why not join the Saga JET Habitat for Humanity 2008 group? Support the global community and build homes for low income earners and their families!
About Habitat for Humanity:
Habitat For Humanity International (HFHI) (generally referred to as Habitat for Humanity or simply Habitat) is an international, ecumenical Christian, non-governmental, non-profit organization devoted to building “simple, decent, and affordable” housing. Homes are built using volunteer labor and are sold at no profit, with no interest charged on the mortgage. The organization was founded in 1976 in Americus, Georgia by Millard and Linda Fuller, whose vision grew out of their experiences at Koinonia Farm. The international headquarters located in Atlanta (moved from Americus GA in 2006) serves to support and promote the activities of local, independent affiliate chapters, which initiate and manage all construction, mortages, and homeowner selection.
This past Golden Week, 11 Volunteers from the Saga JET community visited Mongolia, the land of blue skies. We helped to build two homes for two families over 14 days, and visited a local elementary school with school supplies as donations. As a member, I can say with confidence that it was an amazing success and is one of the most fulfilling life experiences I have had!
You can read more about our trip (in Japanese):
http://www.habitatjp.org/gv_report/cat1/1111/
We also have a Facebook group (Habitat for Humanity - Saga JETs 2008), where anyone can join to receive news and updates about upcoming events!
For more information, please visit:
Habitat for Humanity International:
http://www.habitat.org
Habitat for Humanity Japan (in English)
http://www.habitatjp.org/index_e.php