In some of the remote communities the poverty can be astounding—like sewage running through your dirt floor living room. While a few have nice, relatively new cinder block houses—generally from a family member working in the States and sending back money—many have one or two room shacks made of abode or scrap materials, usually without electricity or bathrooms. We have teams that repair or remodel older homes or construct need ones. It’s life changing for the family, because building materials are usually out of reach for a family living on a subsistence budget.
Depending on your skill level and budget we will go out on find a project that works for you.
Everyone’s favorite program: Making bunk beds for the children is one of the most heartwarming projects we offer. We put together Ikea-like kits for regular and triple bunk bed units. They are made with local lumber and include mattresses. They are easy to assemble and one of our staff members will help. You get to see the big smiles from the children—not to mention getting them out of their parents’ bed.
It’s so much fun!
