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Join Habitat for Humanity Vietnam to build houses and hope

In Dong Xa fishing village, about an hour’s drive outside of Hanoi, fishing families are hard-pressed to keep up their livelihood because of dwindling fish stocks. Many of them live on small, run-down, wooden boats without clean water, proper sanitation and electricity. This impoverished way of life affects the health and future of their children, who are often unable to attend school. Other villagers who farm the nearby fields have been unable to afford houses of their own.

In cooperation with local partners, Habitat for Humanity in Vietnam is building houses and upgrading community facilities of Dong Xa village. With skilled assistance from Habitat, community members are making concrete blocks and laying foundations for 32 houses.

About the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project

Each year, former United States President Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter, his wife, join Habitat for Humanity International for one week to build houses and international awareness of the need for decent shelter for everyone. This year their participation will highlight housing needs in the Mekong countries: Thailand, Vietnam, China, Cambodia and Laos. In Vietnam, Dong Xa village will be the site.

Join us November 15-20!

Help Dong Xa village build 30 houses in one week.

During the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project: The Mekong Build 2009, Habitat for Humanity Vietnam will build 30 houses (with 02 other houses have been completed earlier, ie the total number of houses in the project is 32 houses). You are invited to join the project team of participating families and volunteers from around the world. No construction experience is necessary. Volunteers can participate in the event for one to five days without any assistance in lodging. Volunteers will work on a variety of tasks in:

      - construction under skilled supervisors

      - on-site translators/interpreters

      - logistics assistance

Goodies from the project

- Volunteer building opportunity during the Carter Work Project 2009. 

- Transportation from Hanoi to the build site and return each day.

- Lunch, snacks and drinks.

- Event t-shirt, hat and safety equipment.

How to volunteer

Use this checklist to make sure your application is on time and complete:

- Participants must be 18 years of age or older.

- Obtain an application. Pick up a hard copy at the office or email cwpvolunteer@habitatvietnam.org for an electronic copy.

- Turn in documents to Habitat for Humanity Vietnam Hanoi office by fax, email or delivery. Include:

    1. Completed application

    2. Copy of the ID card (Vietnam nationals)

    3. Copy of the passport picture page (foreign nationals) Passport and visa must be valid through CWP dates.

    4. Copy of the work visa for Vietnam (foreign nationals) Tourist visa is not allowed.

    5. Original of signed waiver page from application. Bring this with you on the first day or sign it when you arrive.

- Receive notice of confirmation and meeting location

- Attend volunteer briefing in Hanoi (dates to be scheduled)

All applications must be received by Nov. 6 at the address below. No walk-ons permitted. Contact our office at the phone or email for more information.

Habitat for Humanity Vietnam

4th Floor, 62 Yen Phu, Tay Ho District, Hanoi, Vietnam

Fax: 04 3 715 2614

Phone:  04 3 715 2615

Email: cwpvolunteer@habitatvietnam.org

Habitat for Humanity International in Vietnam:

Creating a current of change

Habitat for Humanity in Vietnam is part of a global, non-profit housing organization dedicated to eliminating substandard housing. Using volunteer labor and financial contributions, Habitat works with communities and partner organizations to build simple, affordable houses and sustainable communities. In Vietnam, Habitat works in Kien Giang, Tien Giang, Dong Nai, Vinh Phuc and Hai Duong provinces, as well as in communities of Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. The organization plans to serve 18,000 families by 2011.