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Groundbreaking for first permanent houses after Nepal earthquake
With the turning of the soil in Pipaltar, Kavre district on July 8, a milestone event was marked. Habitat for Humanity Nepal held a groundbreaking ceremony for the first permanent houses to be built following the devastating April 25 earthquake. About 30 people were present including families who received the first temporary shelter kits that Habitat distributed in Kavre.
Ranuki Danuwar, 45, said: “My husband was able to return to work a week after the earthquake. I could not farm for a month—I was too worried that more earthquakes will happen. I only returned to farming because my husband said, ‘Earthquakes will happen, but life has to go on.’ ”
She added: “I realized that earthquakes don’t kill people. What kills people are the poorly-made structures that they built. I’m very happy that we now have shelter using materials from the temporary shelter kit that Habitat provided. I’m even happier now, knowing that permanent houses will be built for families in my community.”
Habitat aims to build a total of 100 permanent houses made of bamboo with the help of local partner organizations and volunteers. To date, Habitat has built 21 demonstration temporary shelters in Kavre and Sindhupalchowk districts to show affected communities how to effectively use materials from a temporary shelter kit. Habitat staff and volunteers have also distributed more than 1,600 kits in worst-hit Kavre, Gorkha, Dhading, and Sindhupalchowk.
About Me
I am thrilled to be leading my second Global Village trip with Habitat.
I am grateful to have been able to travel, work and volunteer in several countries around the world over the years. Nothing can compare to a Global Village experience, where a small group of people literally build awareness, understanding, and connection one house and one family at a time.
My favorite Global Village memory was the morning our team first arrived in Khobiri, Malawi. It was cold and rainy, yet we were greeted by a happy crowd of villagers singing, dancing, and playing drums! After orientation, the village began singing again and we walked together to the build site. And they continued to serenade us during our first hour of work. It was the warmest welcome I have ever experienced and really set the stage for a productive and inspirational trip.
Like Mahatma Gandhi, I also believe "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others."
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Our team of 10 will be building near New Delhi in a remarkable community called Bawana where Indians displaced by their government are resettling. These families have meager income from jobs as rickshaw pullers or rag pickers, so support is essential to them finishing construction of simple new houses. As always the house is more than a house; it’s a tool that helps these families break the poverty cycle. The needs in this community are extreme, especially for women and children.
We invite you to support our Global Village team in partnering with families in need to help build safe, affordable, decent homes. Working together, we can create positive change. Thank you for becoming a part of the Global Village experience!
Global Village is Habitat for Humanity’s international volunteer program. Teams travel to over 40 countries to work alongside communities, build housing solutions, and experience local culture. Our goal is to change the lives of the people we serve, as well as the lives of the volunteers.
To join a team or learn more, visit www.habitat.org/gv.
About Habitat for Humanity International
Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity began in 1976 as a grassroots effort on a community farm in southern Georgia. The housing organization has since grown to become a leading global nonprofit working in more than 1,300 communities throughout the U.S. and in more than 70 countries. Families and individuals in need of a hand up partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. Through financial support, volunteering or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Through shelter, we empower. To learn more, visit habitat.org.
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Skye Sieber posted a new update:
almost 9 years agoUpdate #3
Groundbreaking for first permanent houses after Nepal earthquake
With the turning of the soil in Pipaltar, Kavre district on July 8, a milestone event was marked. Habitat for Humanity Nepal held a groundbreaking ceremony for the first permanent houses to be built following the devastating April 25 earthquake. About 30 people were present including families who received the first temporary shelter kits that Habitat distributed in Kavre.
Ranuki Danuwar, 45, said: “My husband was able to return to work a week after the earthquake. I could not farm for a month—I was too worried that more earthquakes will happen. I only returned to farming because my husband said, ‘Earthquakes will happen, but life has to go on.’ ”
She added: “I realized that earthquakes don’t kill people. What kills people are the poorly-made structures that they built. I’m very happy that we now have shelter using materials from the temporary shelter kit that Habitat provided. I’m even happier now, knowing that permanent houses will be built for families in my community.”
Habitat aims to build a total of 100 permanent houses made of bamboo with the help of local partner organizations and volunteers. To date, Habitat has built 21 demonstration temporary shelters in Kavre and Sindhupalchowk districts to show affected communities how to effectively use materials from a temporary shelter kit. Habitat staff and volunteers have also distributed more than 1,600 kits in worst-hit Kavre, Gorkha, Dhading, and Sindhupalchowk.
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about 9 years agoUpdate #2
Happy Navavarsha: Celebrating Nepali New Year 2072!
One of the things I enjoy most about Global Village trips is learning about the culture and traditions of the country we will be building in. I recently discovered Nepal recognizes multiple calendars, so its residents enjoy three New Year celebrations each year: Gregorian, Tibetan (Lunar), and Navavarsha. The Nepali calendar Bikram Sambat is roughly 56 and a half years ahead of the Gregorian calendar. This year, April 14, 2015 correlates with Nepali New Year 2072. Like any other New Year’s celebration in the world, Navavarsha a joyful time of socializing with friends and family and full of festivals.
Thank you for being a part of this journey to build homes and hope in Nepal!
~Namaste
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Skye Sieber posted a new update:
about 9 years agoUpdate #1
This past week four new members have joined Team Prema and I'm preparing for a couple more interviews this weekend! "Prema" means love in Hindi/Sanskrit. I purposely chose this name for our team because we will be united in sharing our time, energy, and most importantly LOVE on this project together.
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