HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Habitat for Humanity Zambia (HFHZ) is part of a world-wide non-profit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry whose goal is to eliminate poverty by providing simple, decent houses with families in need and to make shelter a matter of conscience and action. HFHZ invites people from all walks of life regardless of faith, race, gender, etc. to work together in partnership to help build houses with families in need. Habitat for Humanity Zambia has already built over 910 houses.

Habitat for Humanity Zambia stems from and is a part of the Habitat for Humanity International family; a family operating in more than 85 countries. Habitat for Humanity was founded in 1976 by Millard and Linda Fuller in the United States of America.

It was and still is hinged on the Biblical principle of helping those in need so as to ensure that none goes wanting when it is in the power of those more fortunate than them to make a difference. After having lived as successful entrepreneurs, the Fullers decided to serve God by giving away their amassed wealth for the sake of others in need. They joined a Christian community run by Clarence Jordan in 1968.

It was at this settlement (known as Koinonia Farm) that the Fullers were inspired with the idea of a Revolving Fund for Humanity. This led to the Fullers resettling in Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo) in 1973 where a housing programme was begun based on the idea of Koinonia’s partnership housing programme. This was the forerunner to what is today Habitat for Humanity International. Millar Fuller is founder and president of Habitat for Humanity.

There are many ways you can join Habitat for Humanity in eliminating poverty housing, from working with a local affiliate or campus chapter to short-term mission trips.

Examples of special projects are Global Village Work Camps and the soon coming Kenneth Kaunda Work Project.

WHAT IS GLOBAL VILLAGE
Global Village (GV) is a two to three week “work camp” experience. Volunteers come to build houses with Habitat for Humanity Zambia. These volunteers come to enrich their knowledge of cultures other than their own.

WHAT IS KKBP
The Kenneth Kaunda Work Project (KKWP) is a voluntary, joint and not-for-profit annual initiative aimed at raising public awareness and consciousness on the hard hitting dilemma of poverty housing in Zambia. Each year Dr. Kaunda will contribute to the Project time and building skills for one week. This will be for the purpose of contributing towards filling the critical need for affordable housing across Zambia. This year, twenty of the entire stock of 75 houses will be built in the space of one (1) week.

HOW CAN I GET BECOME A VOLUNTEER?
The best way is to do it via HFHI. A trip to Zambia will cost approximately $4500 to $6500 per person. The estimate includes international airfare, room and board, travel insurance, and a donation to the local affiliate. Many participants raise funds to pay their team fee by contacting local churches, civic groups, friends and family. We can offer suggestions on how to start your own fundraising campaign. More information can be obtained direct from the HFHI website.

For viewing an itinerary of such a trip, click here.

For more information on Habitat for Humanity, visit the following websites:
http://www.habitatzam.org.zm/index.html
http://www.habitat.org

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