Derrick Bullock fundraising for Malawi-Joyce Team
Derrick Bullock
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Hi, I am raising funds to travel to Malawi-Africa with Habitat for Humanity to build homes and hope for families in need. Everything that is done in the world is done by hope. TY!
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About Me
Greetings, I am Derrick and I am grateful to be a part of the team traveling to Malawi in Southeastern Africa to help families fulfill their lifelong dream of having a home of their own. This is my first Global Village trip with Habitat for Humanity. I have spent much of my life volunteering locally and nationally to help people in need. I am excited about the chance to volunteer internationally in the motherland. Please consider joining my team. Your tax-deductible, financial contribution will be used to cover some of my expenses and will largely contribute to Habitat for Humanity's global vision for everyone in the world to have a decent place to live. Any donation of $10 or more will be accepted. I am not just asking for your monetary donations but also for your positive thoughts and prayers. Words of encouragement are also welcome. Thank you!
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Malawi is a country of immense beauty — and extreme poverty. It is one of the least developed countries in the world. The economy is predominately agricultural and is dependent on substantial international assistance.
Seventy-five percent of the population lives on less than US$2 a day. Because of the widespread poverty, four out of five families live in substandard homes, with little hope of ever being able to afford a decent house. A typical village hut is built of mud and daub with a dirt floor and thatched roof. The conditions put families at high risk of disease.
Habitat For Humanity Malawi
Habitat for Humanity Malawi, established in 1986, constructs houses of burnt clay bricks, concrete floors and tile roofs. More than 5,000 houses have been built so far. By providing improved housing to families, Habitat Malawi has enhanced lives and reduced the occurrence of malaria, respiratory illnesses and intestinal parasites.
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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