Lori Abney fundraising for Nicaragua-Eidizadeh Team

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Lori Abney

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Nicaragua-Eidizadeh Team

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Habitat is a great program full of volunteers that have hearts of gold and backs of steel. Those struggling around the world for decent housing not only receive housing but hope for a future.

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about 8 years ago

I am super excited to be part of the Nicaragua team and kicking off my campaign to help Habitat help another family with safe, stable, and sustainable housing. Everyone deserves a safe place to call home.

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3 years ago who would have thought that I would be able to embark on my second international trip with the Global Village program through Habitat for Humanity.  I am blessed to be able to help those who struggle daily with just finding a safe place to call home.  What a blessing these families are and how humbling to work along side Habitat and the tireless volunteers who give their time, energy, and money to allow this wonderful organization to continue its mission.

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Housing need in Nicaragua

Eighty percent of the Nicaraguan population subsists on less than US$2 per day, and 43 percent on less than US$1 a day. In a country of more than five million habitants, there are many situations that affect the housing situation. Inadequate housing (both qualitative and quantitative), insufficient public investment in the housing sector, natural disasters, social and economic instability, migration from rural to urban areas and the formation of new nuclear families are all factors that take a toll on the availability of adequate housing in Nicaragua. It is estimated that each year the housing deficit in the country rises by some 30,000 homes.

Due to the low priority of housing on both political and non-profit agendas, investment in the housing sector has not been sufficient to tackle the problem.

Habitat for Humanity in Nicaragua

Habitat for Humanity began working in Nicaragua in 1984. Habitat for Humanity Nicaragua supports the social production of habitat in such a way that strengthens community leadership and resources, and supports families in achieving solutions to their housing needs. The organization works through four main initiatives to serve low-income families, with special emphasis given to women-headed households, families with three or more dependents, families with members who have special needs and families with a monthly income of less than US$350.

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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I am super excited to be part of the Nicaragua team and kicking off my campaign to help Habitat help another family with safe, stable, and sustainable housing. Everyone deserves a safe place to call home.

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